Senior Legal Manager

January 14, 2025

Job Description

# Job Description: Senior Criminal Lawyer- In-house

## Location: Mumbai, India

## Position Type: Full-time

### About Us:

We are a leading financial services company in India. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Criminal Lawyer to join our legal team.

### Job Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned Criminal Lawyer with 8-15 years of relevant experience to handle criminal litigations and matters for our company, group companies, employees, and senior management across India. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in criminal law, excellent courtroom experience, and the ability to interact effectively with law enforcement and other authorities.

### Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle all criminal matters and litigations pan-India involving the company, group companies, employees, or senior management.
  • Represent the company (through lawyers/advocate) and associated parties in criminal courts at various levels.
  • Develop and implement legal strategies for criminal cases.
  • Interact and deal with police and other relevant authorities on behalf of the company.
  • Provide legal advice and guidance on criminal law matters to the company’s management and employees.
  • Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in criminal laws and procedures.
  • Prepare and review legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, and affidavits.
  • Coordinate with external counsels when required for criminal matters.
  • Assist in internal investigations related to potential criminal issues.
  • Provide training and awareness sessions on criminal law matters to relevant stakeholders within the organization.

### Qualifications:

  • LLB degree from a recognized university (essential)
  • 8-15 years of relevant experience in handling criminal litigations in courts
  • Active bar council registration and license to practice law in India
  • Strong knowledge of Indian criminal laws, procedures, and the judicial system
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi (knowledge of other Indian languages is a plus)
  • Proven track record of successfully handling complex criminal cases

### Preferred Qualifications:

  • Practicing advocate with experience in corporate criminal matters
  • Experience in white-collar crimes, economic offenses, and corporate fraud cases
  • Familiarity with laws and regulations relevant to the financial services industry

### Work Environment:

  • Base location: Mumbai
  • Willing to travel across India as required for court appearances and case management