Senior Associate Advocate (4+ Years)
Location: Mumbai (New Marine Lines)Experience: Minimum 4 years of litigation
We are a litigation practice focused on matrimonial and family law, including NRI and cross-border matters. We also handle criminal, civil and testamentary matters. We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to lead matters and guide a team of associates.
Who we’re looking for
✓ LL.B. and enrolment with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
✓ At least 4 years of active litigation experience, with substantial Family Court practice
✓ Command of the Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, Family Courts Act, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, maintenance under BNSS/CrPC and HAMA, and the Guardians and Wards Act
✓ Proven ability to argue interim and final matters, conduct evidence and cross-examination, and handle settlements and mediation
✓ Experience in NRI matrimonial matters, international custody, or Bombay High Court appeals and writs will be a strong advantage
✓ Excellent drafting and advocacy in English; Hindi or Marathi preferred
✓ Maturity, empathy and complete confidentiality in client dealings
What the role involves
✓ Independently leading a portfolio of matrimonial and family matters from strategy to final hearing
✓ Client conferences and case strategy, including with NRI clients across time zones
✓ Drafting and settling petitions, written statements, applications, appeals and written submissions
✓ Supervising, reviewing and mentoring junior associates
✓ Briefing senior counsel where required, and ensuring timelines and court compliance across the team’s matters
What we offer
✓ A leadership role in a focused, high-trust matrimonial practice
✓ Complex, cross-border and high-value family matters
✓ Working directly with the Principal Advocate
✓ Office hours: Mon–Sat (1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays), 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
How to apply
Email your resume to join.us@eaglelawandintegrity.com with the subject line “Application – AKT – Senior Associate (4+ Years) – [Your Name]”, along with:
✓ A short note on the matters you have handled
✓ One redacted drafting sample
✓ Current remuneration
✓ Expected remuneration
✓ Earliest possible date of joining
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
