Advocate (White Collar Crime- Trial)

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• The role involves independently handling and assisting in complex matters pertaining to PMLA proceedings, Enforcement Directorate investigations, Economic Offences Wing cases, CBI matters, SFIO proceedings, corporate frauds, financial crimes, banking related offences, regulatory prosecutions, and allied criminal litigation before various courts, tribunals, adjudicating authorities, and investigating agencies.
• The applicant will be expected to conduct detailed legal and factual analysis, examine investigation records and prosecution complaints, prepare litigation strategy, draft and settle pleadings, coordinate with senior counsels, and appear before courts and authorities in connection with ongoing proceedings. The role further requires extensive involvement in trial related work, including cross examination assistance, evidence analysis, witness preparation, procedural strategy, and handling day to day court proceedings.
• The position demands a high degree of professional maturity, drafting proficiency, strategic thinking, and the ability to effectively manage sensitive and high pressure litigation matters involving voluminous records and urgent timelines.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of substantial litigation and trial experience before criminal courts, tribunals, and related forums
• Prior experience in handling white collar crime, economic offences, regulatory investigations, and criminal litigation matters is mandatory
• Strong exposure to matters involving PMLA, ED, EOW, CBI, SFIO, Companies Act violations, banking frauds, financial crimes, and allied proceedings
• Demonstrated experience in trial work, including court appearances, evidence related proceedings, cross examination assistance, procedural hearings, and litigation strategy
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in drafting bail applications, criminal writ petitions, complaints, replies, written submissions, trial related applications, and other litigation documents
• Sound understanding of criminal procedure, evidence law, and regulatory frameworks governing financial and economic offenses
• Ability to independently handle matters, coordinate with clients and counsels, and work efficiently under strict timelines and high pressure situations
• Excellent communication, articulation, and interpersonal skills
• LL.B. degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
• Exposure to insolvency, commercial litigation, arbitration, or corporate advisory work would be an added advantage