Advocate and Legal Consultant

Job description:

JD For NCLT

Handling of litigation NCLT matters pan India lower courts, various High Courts and the Supreme Court, Matters referred to Arbitration.

Representation in Corporate/Commercial Disputes Manage a spectrum of corporate and commercial disputes, including contractual, commercial and shareholder matters, employing strategic approaches tailored to the specific intricacies of each case.

Conduct legal research and analysis and advise clients on legal strategies and potential outcomes.

Draft, review, and file legal documents, including complaints, pleadings of all sorts, writs, briefs, and appeals.

Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and effectively preparing arguments and presenting them, and advocating on their behalf.

Collaborate with the team, clients, and attorneys, including senior counsel(s) and paralegals, to ensure seamless coordination, preparation, and management of litigation cases.

Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed about case progress, advising on risks and potential resolutions, and addressing their concerns.

Manage and mentor junior associates and team members, providing guidance, feedback, and support in their professional development.

Advisory in Arbitration Matters Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to provide insightful and strategic advisory services in arbitration cases.

Advise clients on the appropriateness of arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism and formulate effective arbitration strategies.

Evaluate legal risks and potential outcomes, offering practical solutions to enhance clients' positions in arbitration proceedings.

Represent in arbitration matters. Continuous Research, Learning and Development Stay updated with the latest legal developments, regulations, and precedents related to NCLT, NCLAT, SAT and other Corporate Matters.

Collaborate with business development teams to identify new opportunities and generate business leads for the firm's litigation practice.

Drafting informative and relevant legal content such as write-ups, articles, posts, transaction alerts etc., on behalf of the organization.

Case Management Implement efficient case management systems to track and organize legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with deadlines and court requirements.

Maintain a repository of case-related documents, correspondence, and communications.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in LLB registered with the Bar Council of India.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in corporate/commercial litigation, including arbitration with a law firm or a lawyer's chambers.

Strong legal research, drafting and verbal communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, error-free, legally robust content.

Hands-on experience in handling Corporate and Commercial Disputes.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet deadlines.

Statements of facts and Ground of Appeal and preparing further reply in the Appeal proceeding

Preparing submissions for notices, summons, audits, assessments, show cause notices, appeal etc.

Preparing appeal related documents, filling the appeal and coordinate with the advocate.

Attend consortium meetings, enforcement proceedings etc. on the behalf of clients

Interacting with external tax advisors/ counsels/ government tax authorities

Representing enquiries, audits, assessments, appeals and other related matters under Pre GST and post

GST matters before Tax Assessment and Appellate litigations,

Preparing Tax risks analysis and defense strategy on ongoing basis for the open litigations.

Drafting defense files, memo, and position papers and managing documentation in support of on going litigations.