About the Role

Metalegal Advocates is seeking a capable and driven Associate – Commercial Disputes & IBC to support and manage commercial litigation, arbitration and insolvency matters. The role will involve drafting, legal research, court and tribunal appearances, matter management and client coordination, with exposure to complex disputes and insolvency proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review petitions, applications, pleadings, written submissions, rejoinders, legal notices, case briefs and other litigation documents.
  
• Handle matters under the IBC, including CIRP, creditor proceedings, liquidation and related applications.
  
• Conduct legal research and develop case notes, arguments, chronologies and hearing briefs.
  
• Appear before NCLT, NCLAT, High Courts, District/Commercial Courts and arbitral tribunals, independently or alongside senior professionals.
  
• Assist in domestic and institutional arbitration matters, including pleadings, evidence and hearing preparation.
  
• Assist Financial Creditors, Operational Creditors, Corporate Debtors, Resolution Professionals and other stakeholders in relevant matters.
  
• Manage filing, e-filing, cause-list tracking, hearing schedules and day-to-day matter requirements.
  
• Assist with review of Resolution Plans and insolvency-related documentation.
  
• Maintain accurate matter records and use legal research and technology-enabled tools effectively.
  
• Coordinate with clients, Partners, Senior Associates, Senior Counsel and external professionals as required.
  

Requirements

Requirements

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• LL.B., B.A. LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a recognised institution.
  
• Active State Bar Council enrolment.
  
• 0 to 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, arbitration and/or IBC.
  
• Experience with a reputed law firm, established disputes practice or counsel's chamber.
  
• Strong working knowledge of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Companies Act, 2013 and Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
  
• Ability to manage multiple matters and court-related deadlines with limited supervision.
  

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Sound litigation strategy and problem-solving ability.
  
• Clear written and verbal communication.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines.
  
• Courtroom confidence and professional maturity.
  
• Strong ownership, responsiveness and matter-management skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with Partners and senior professionals.
  
• Proficiency with legal research databases, e-filing systems and technology-enabled legal workflows.
  
• Integrity, confidentiality, accountability and commitment to high-quality client service.
  

 
For the Associate – Commercial Disputes & IBC role in Mumbai, the starting salary for a fresher will be INR 45,000 per month, subject to the candidate demonstrating a strong academic background, eligibility for the role and overall suitability for the position.

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