Job Opportunity
Position: Associate – Financial Services & Regulatory Practice
Location: Mumbai
Firm: Nishith Desai Associates
About the Role
Nishith Desai Associates is inviting applications for the role of Associate in its Financial Services & Regulatory Practice team. This opportunity is ideal for young legal professionals with 1–2 years of experience or fresh graduates with prior internship exposure in relevant domains.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (3-year or 5-year in-person program)
- 1–2 years of relevant legal experience OR fresh graduates with relevant internship experience
- Must be a registered lawyer
- Strong verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Prior work on SEBI-related matters and exchange control regulations is required
- Must be fluent in English and well-versed in litigation
- Ability to handle multiple projects independently
Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and draft legal documents including petitions, MoUs, agreements, appeals, and notices
- Review and prepare documents such as Notices of Opposition, Counter Statements, Evidence (under Rules 45, 46, 47), Cease and Desist Notices, Deeds of Assignment, and Rectification Notices
- Communicate and collaborate directly with clients
- Participate in litigation and represent clients before legal forums
- Handle assignments independently with minimal supervision
Salary
As per industry standards
Application Process
Interested candidates may send their CVs to:
happiness@nishithdesai.com
Subject Line: Application for Associate – Financial Services & Regulatory Practice
