Corporate Litigation Lawyer – Freelance

Job Title: Corporate Litigation Lawyer – Freelance

Location:
Mumbai (Hybrid / Remote Collaboration Possible)

Compensation:
Project / Case-Based Engagement

Department:
Legal & Compliance

Reports To:
Head – Legal Affairs / Senior Management

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced
Corporate Litigation Lawyer (Freelance)
to manage end-to-end civil and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on
franchise agreements, franchise disputes, and contractual enforcement
. The role involves handling complex legal issues around business partnerships, franchise models, brand protection, and commercial recovery. The ideal candidate has strong courtroom experience, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to combine litigation expertise with sound business judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

Franchise & Commercial Litigation

• Handle legal disputes arising from
  franchise agreements
  , including breach of contract, non-performance, brand misuse, royalty recovery, and termination-related issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate
  Franchise Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and Licensing Contracts
  ensuring enforceability and protection of business interests.
• Represent the organization in franchise-related
  civil suits, injunctions, and arbitration proceedings
  .
• Advise management on legal structuring and risk mitigation for franchise expansion and compliance under
  Indian Contract Act, Trademark Act, and Competition Law
  .

Civil & Corporate Litigation

• Manage
  civil recovery suits, defamation claims, contractual breaches, and injunctions
  across district and high courts.
• Draft and vet
  plaints, written statements, affidavits, rejoinders, interim relief applications
  , and all case-related pleadings.
• Handle
  execution petitions, recovery proceedings
  , and enforcement of decrees.
• Liaise with external counsel, clients, and law enforcement for ongoing cases and filings.

Legal Drafting & Research

• Draft
  legal notices, replies, demand letters, and settlement terms
  tailored for franchise and corporate contexts.
• Conduct legal research on
  civil, commercial, and IP law
  , maintaining case notes and internal legal strategy documentation.
• Advise business heads and management on potential
  litigation exposure
  and preventive legal strategies.

Advisory & Compliance Support

• Provide day-to-day legal advisory on
  contract compliance, franchise operations, and partner management
  .
• Review marketing and communication content for
  defamation or IP infringement risks
  .
• Maintain updated
  litigation trackers, legal dashboards, and case records
  for internal audit purposes.
• Assist internal teams (HR, Operations, Finance, Marketing) on legal escalations and dispute resolution.

Qualifications:

• LL.B.
  from a recognized law school;
  LL.M.
  preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in India (
  Sanad mandatory
  ).
• 5–10 years
  of experience in litigation with exposure to
  franchise, corporate, or commercial disputes
  .
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills; capable of managing matters independently before district courts, high courts, NCLT, and arbitration forums.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (SCC Online, Manupatra, etc.).
• Excellent command over English and legal writing.
• Should be
  available for freelance / retainer-based engagement
  .

Preferred Experience:

• Prior work with
  education, consulting, franchise, or tech-based organizations
  .
• Experience handling
  IP disputes, consumer protection cases, or cyber law violations
  .
• Understanding of
  business franchising models
  , brand protection, and royalty enforcement mechanisms.
• Exposure to
  criminal-civil overlap cases
  such as cheque bounce (138 NI Act), data privacy, or defamation.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to work on
  diverse, high-stakes franchise and corporate litigation
  cases.
• Flexible,
  freelance model
  with long-term collaboration potential.
• Direct interaction with management and strategy teams, shaping the company's legal framework.