Legal Associate – Commercial Litigation in Mumbai
Neeti Shastra is hiring a Legal Associate – Commercial Litigation in Mumbai on behalf of a full-service law firm. The firm advises businesses, institutions and individuals on a wide range of legal and commercial matters.
This Legal Associate Commercial Litigation Mumbai opportunity is open to freshers as well as candidates with up to 1 year of post-qualification experience (PQE). The role is based in Andheri West and involves work across commercial and civil litigation and related disputes.
About the Legal Associate Role
The Legal Associate will work on commercial litigation and other civil or commercial proceedings. Candidates with prior exposure to litigation will have an advantage, particularly in areas such as arbitration, insolvency-related disputes, banking and recovery matters, and regulatory disputes.
The role can suit a fresher who wants to begin a career in litigation as well as a junior lawyer with relevant experience. Practical exposure to commercial disputes can help candidates develop skills in legal research, case preparation and litigation work.
Applicants should also have familiarity with legal research tools. Knowledge of SCC Online, Manupatra or an equivalent legal research database will be an advantage.
Eligibility and Work Experience
The position is open to freshers and candidates with up to 1 year of PQE.
Prior experience in the following areas is preferred:
- Commercial and civil litigation
- Arbitration
- Insolvency-related disputes
- Banking and recovery matters
- Regulatory disputes
- Other civil or commercial proceedings
Candidates should highlight relevant litigation experience and legal research skills in their CV. Familiarity with established legal research databases can further strengthen the application.
Location, Joining and Application Details
The Legal Associate Commercial Litigation Mumbai position is based in Andheri West, Mumbai.
The role requires regular travel within Mumbai, so candidates based locally are preferred. Immediate joining is also preferred. However, candidates must be available to join no later than 1 October 2026.
Applicants must also provide their current or last drawn CTC, expected CTC, proposed joining date and information about whether they are familiar with Marathi.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the requirements can apply by sending their CV along with the requested details to: recruitment@neetishastra.com
Use the following subject line:
Application – Legal Associate [Commercial Litigation]
Your application should include:
- Last drawn CTC, if applicable
- Expected CTC
- Date of joining
- Whether you are familiar with Marathi
- Updated CV
Since the position prefers immediate joining and requires regular travel within Mumbai, candidates should consider these requirements before applying.
