Corporate Lawyer-Criminal Matters & Board Disputes

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:
 Represent the company and/or its management in criminal litigation, especially in matters
involving:
o CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation)
o ED (Enforcement Directorate)
o Income Tax Investigations & Raids
 Handle filing of anticipatory bail, quashing of FIRs, replies to summons, charge-sheet
responses, etc.
 Act as the company’s legal strategist during government or regulatory investigations.
 Draft and vet legal notices, replies, complaints, affidavits, and petitions.
 Liaise with top-tier advocates, senior counsels, and legal advisors for sensitive matters.
 Appear before High Courts, Sessions Courts, NCLT, and other relevant judicial/quasi-judicial
forums.
 Advise management on legal risk mitigation related to compliance with financial and
criminal laws.
 Assist in preparing documentation during Income Tax raids/search and seizure operations.
 Manage and monitor ongoing criminal cases, coordinate with internal stakeholders and
maintain all case files.
 Conduct internal investigations and prepare reports when required.

Skills & Competencies:
 Deep understanding of Indian Penal Code (IPC), CrPC, PMLA, FEMA, Income Tax Act, and
related laws.
 Must have directly handled high-stakes cases involving central agencies like CBI and ED.
 Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.
 Ability to remain composed and professional under pressure or during hostile investigations.
 Good communication and negotiation skills with law enforcement and senior advocates.
 Ethical, discreet, and loyal to confidentiality.

Eligibility Criteria:
 LLB (Mandatory), LLM preferred.
 Enrolled with Bar Council of India and eligible to practice.
 Minimum 10 years of experience in criminal litigation or corporate criminal advisory.
 Preferably has worked with high-profile clients or corporate entities.

Preferred:
 Lawyers who have worked on corporate frauds, tax evasion cases, benami property cases, or
financial irregularities.
 Candidates who have an established network within investigative and legal enforcement
circles (discretion maintained).
 Ready to travel or be stationed at client/organization’s premises during sensitive legal
matters.