Requirement

Position Overview:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8 to 9 years of post- qualification experience in direct and indirect taxation, transaction structuring, and accounting, tax advisory, and financial compliance to join our multidisciplinary legal team. The position calls for a professional who can collaborate closely with our lawyers to deliver integrated tax, finance, and regulatory solutions across a wide range of practice areas, including corporate and commercial law, real estate, litigation support, regulatory compliance, succession and estate planning, and cross- border transactions. The candidate must have strong analytical and documentation skills and be proficient in accounting and tax software, online filing systems, and digital compliance platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Tax Advisory and Compliance
(i) Advise clients on direct tax and indirect tax matters, including compliance, filing,assessments, and representation before tax authorities.
(ii) Prepare and review tax computations, returns, and financial statements for individuals,partnerships, LLPs, and corporates.
(iii) Handle tax audits, GST reconciliations, and responses to departmental notices.

2. Real Estate Transaction Structuring
(i) Assist in tax structuring of property transactions, including sale, lease, transfer, and development agreements.
(ii) Advise on capital gains tax, TDS implications, stamp duty, and registration-related financial aspects.
(iii) Conducting financial due diligence and valuation assessments for real estate deals.

3. Corporate Structuring and Advisory
(i) Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for deals to optimize financial outcomes and protect value.
(ii) Perform comprehensive tax due diligence to identify potential tax liabilities and risks for both buyers and sellers.
(iii) Advise on company formations, mergers, acquisitions, conversions, and reorganizations. 
(iv) Assist clients create and execute effective post-merger tax strategies.
(v) Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, FEMA, and allied financial regulations.

4. Litigation Support
(i) Collaborate in preparing documentation for tax litigation and appellate proceedings.
(ii) Provide analytical and evidentiary support in financial disputes, recovery, and compliance cases.

5. Financial Management and Reporting
(i) Oversee internal accounting, audits, and financial reporting for clients and firm projects.
(ii) Prepare financial models and projections to support legal opinions and transactional advice.

6. Client and Stakeholder Liaison
(i) Liaise with clients, auditors, tax officials, and financial institutions to ensure smooth resolution of matters.
(ii) Support partners and senior counsels in multi-disciplinary engagements involving finance, tax, and legal strategy.

Requirement

Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice and representation to clients on a wide range of labour and employment law issues.

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and agreements.

• Must be proficient in day-to-day legal advisory, review of employee on-boarding / exit processes, contracts, statutory policies as well as comprehensive employment law audits and due diligences (both stand alone and as part of M&A transactions)

• Must have prior experience in advising clients on structuring internal processes (such as salary structures, leave policy, etc.) as per Indian employment laws, while remaining aligned with global / group policy framework.

• Must have prior experience and knowledge in handling industrial relations issues including negotiating settlement agreements, advising on processes, legal compliances and drafting documentation related to transfer of employees pursuant to business / asset transfers/ acquisitions, conducting employment due diligence, advising on internal restructurings or ongoing company management  relating to domestic enquiry procedures

• Representing clients in labour disputes, including arbitrations and litigation.

• Conducting legal research and staying up to date with developments in labour and employment law.

• Providing training to clients and colleagues on labour law matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB).

• 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in Labour Law and Employment Law.

• Strong knowledge of labour laws, regulations, and practices.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirement

Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Assume a leadership role within the litigation department, providing strategic direction and guidance to associates and support staff

• Client Representation: Represent clients in various litigation matters, including civil, criminal, and administrative cases, both at trial and appellate levels

• Case Management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of complex litigation cases, ensuring that client matters are handled efficiently and effectively

• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research, analyze case laws, statutes, and regulations to formulate sound legal strategies for clients

• Client Counseling: Advise and counsel clients on legal matters, providing clear and practical advice while maintaining a strong client relationship

• Business Development: Actively contribute to the firm's business development efforts by attracting and retaining clients, participating in marketing initiatives, and expanding the firm's litigation practice

• Mentorship and Training: Provide mentorship and training to junior associates, fostering their professional development and growth within the firm

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable ethical and professional standards and guidelines

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB). A master's degree would be an added advantage

• Minimum 8 years of experience practicing law, with a proven track record in litigation

• Enrollment as an advocate with the Bar Council of India

• Proven track record of successfully handling complex litigation cases

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Business development acumen with a demonstrated ability to attract and retain clients

• Ethical and professional conduct with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice

Requirement

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Associate to join our Real Estate practice in Mumbai. The ideal candidate must have strong transactional and advisory experience in real estate laws, independently manage high-value deals, lead client interactions, and supervise junior team members. This role demands deep expertise in property due diligence, land acquisition, commercial property structuring, documentation, title investigation, RERA advisory and regulatory compliance with comfort working with developers, funds, financial institutions and large corporates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant should be able to:

• Independently lead and execute end-to-end real estate transactions (acquisitions, joint developments, redevelopment, leasing and structured deals.).

• Conduct complex title due diligence and draft title reports

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize transaction documentation including conveyance, development agreements, joint venture agreements, sale deeds, leases, memorandum of understanding, term sheets and transaction documents.

• Advise clients on RERA, stamp duty, municipal, land revenue compliances, and other regulatory approvals.

• Liaise with external counsels and consultants.

• Mentor and supervise Associates and trainees within the team.

• Support partners in client development initiatives and strategic presentations.

Essential Criteria:

• 7–9 years of strong transactional and advisory experience in Real Estate with a law firm or Developer group.

• Deep understanding of Maharashtra property and regulatory frameworks, including RERA and local land laws.

• Ability to independently manage complex, multi-stakeholder mandates.

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and client-handling skills with commercial insight.

• A proactive mindset, high ownership, and ability to deliver under tight timelines.

• LLB from a reputed law school and enrolled with the Bar Council of India.

Requirement

• Real Estate lawyer adept in conducting title diligence, rendering opinions, advising, structuring real estate transactions, drafting, negotiating, finalizing and procuring registration of legal documents writ Real Estate practice, including but not limited to title reports, agreements and deeds.

• Should be capable of interacting with BL&LROs, Registrars and other government authorities for client’s work.

• The candidate should be capable of doing client interface with confidence.

• She/He should have in depth knowledge and working experience writ Land laws, Municipal Laws, Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, Indian Stamp Act, Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act and other related laws along with skill of analyzing land title deeds, purchase (record of rights) and other land documents.

Candidate requirements:

• The candidate has to be proficient in reading, speaking and writing English and Odia

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Business Planning

• Understand the Firm’s strategic plan and ensure that the Firm’s business development objectives support the overall plan.

• Assist in the development and execution of annual business plans for each practice group of the Firm.

• Track business development activities carried out by the Firm and its members.

• Track trends and developments in Firm management and new practices.

• Track competitor information.

• Collaborate with external consultants and service providers (if any) on marketing approach, maximise business opportunities.

• Collaborate with partners to promote their respective practices, identify client opportunities and develop cross-practice service lines.

• Track all BD expenditures.

Client Development

• Proactively work with partners to target and develop clients in line with the Firm’s annual business plan and overall vision.

• Assist partners with client opportunities e.g. (background research, preparation of questionnaires, note taking/participation in visits with partners, etc.) and track these opportunities.

• Assist the Firm in development and execution of its International Referrals (IR) program, identify opportunities for collaboration with international firms and clients and develop marketing materials to support the IR program. 

Marketing Materials

• Develop materials that can be used to consistently communicate with clients and prospective clients on Firm related news, events and business development initiatives.

• Identify and develop marketing materials required by practitioners in the Firm.

• Conceive of innovative ways to engage internal and external clients with products and services.

Credentials

• Manage standards and procedures to ensure that the Firm’s work experience (deals or matters) is collected on a regular and timely basis.

• Maintain up-to-date reports on awards, achievements and rankings of the Firm.

• Prepare comprehensive Firm and practice-related submissions to relevant directories and league tables in cooperation with the appropriate practice teams and the administration team.

Conferences and Seminars

• Identify, organize and evaluate strategic sponsorships.

• Identify, evaluate and coordinate the Firm's involvement with key memberships in relevant influential organizations.

• Identify, coordinate and evaluate speaking opportunities at conferences and seminars.

• Help develop content for conferences and seminars.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Criteria:

• LL.B and/or MBA. Candidates with both qualifications will be prioritised.

• At least 10 years of marketing/business development experience within a professional services environment. Prior experience in similar roles in Tier I law firms will be prioritised.

• Competitive intelligence research knowledge.

Personal & Technical Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Interest or background in law and law firm management.

• Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare specialized written materials.

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

• Strong judgment and ability to make well-reasoned independent decisions.

• Advanced understanding of strategic marketing and communications.

• Self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including pleasant nature and ability to influence others.

• High degree of attention to detail.