Senior Associate Lawyer

About the Role

• Position: Senior Associate Legal
• Practice Focus: General Litigation & Advisory, with specialization in Cyber Law and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
• Location: Principal Office, Dwarka, New Delhi (Delhi NCR courts and tribunals).
• Employment Type: Full-time, on-site.
• Working Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM.
• Reports To: Partners, Legal Loyalty.

Key Responsibilities

• General Litigation & Advisory:

• Independently handle civil, criminal, commercial, consumer, family, property, service, and writ matters from instruction to final disposal.

• Draft plaints, written statements, petitions, writs, bail and anticipatory bail applications, appeals, revisions, replies, rejoinders, affidavits, and applications.

• Appear and argue before District Courts, the Delhi High Court, consumer commissions, and tribunals.

• Brief and assist senior counsel in Supreme Court and High Court matters.

• Draft and vet legal notices, replies, contracts, agreements, and opinions.

• Conduct legal research and prepare case briefs, synopses, list of dates, and written submissions.

• Maintain case diaries, track hearing dates and filings, and keep clients updated on matter status.

• Cyber Law:

• Represent clients in cyber-crime matters, including online financial fraud, identity theft, phishing, hacking, sextortion, cyber-stalking, defamation, and impersonation on social media.

• Advise and litigate under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (including Sections 43, 43A, 66, 66C, 66D, 67, 69A and 79) and allied provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

• Draft complaints for cyber cells and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, and follow up with police and investigating agencies.

• Handle bank account freeze/de-freeze matters, recovery of defrauded amounts, and related applications before courts.

• Pursue takedown, blocking, and grievance actions against intermediaries and platforms under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

• Manage adjudication proceedings before the Adjudicating Officer under Section 46 of the IT Act and appeals before TDSAT.

• Handle electronic evidence, including certificates under Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, and coordinate with forensic experts.

• Advise businesses on cyber incident response, including CERT-In reporting obligations.

• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:

• Advise clients acting as Data Fiduciaries and Data Processors on compliance with the DPDP Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025, including phased implementation timelines.

• Draft and review privacy policies, consent notices, consent withdrawal mechanisms, data processing agreements, and data-sharing clauses in commercial contracts.

• Conduct data protection gap assessments and data mapping exercises, and prepare compliance roadmaps.

• Advise on Data Principal rights (access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal, and nomination), processing of children's data, and obligations of Significant Data Fiduciaries.

• Assist clients with personal data breach response, including intimation to the Data Protection Board of India and affected Data Principals.

• Represent clients in proceedings before the Data Protection Board of India and in appeals as the regulatory framework becomes operational.

• Track legislative and regulatory developments in data privacy and cybersecurity, and contribute articles and client updates.

• Team & Firm Responsibilities:

• Guide and review the work of junior associates and interns.

• Participate in client meetings, consultations, and business development initiatives of the firm.

• Uphold the firm's standards of ethics, confidentiality, and client communication.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• LL.B. (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a recognized university.
• Enrolled with a State Bar Council; Bar Council of Delhi enrolment preferred.
• Demonstrated exposure to cyber law matters and/or data protection advisory.
• A certification or diploma in Cyber Law, Data Privacy, or Information Security (e.g., cyber law diploma, CIPP, DPO, or similar) will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of the IT Act, 2000, DPDP Act, 2023, BNS, BNSS, BSA, CPC, and Specific Relief Act.
• Excellent drafting skills in English; working proficiency in Hindi for court proceedings.
• Confident oral advocacy and ability to handle matters independently.
• Good research skills using SCC Online, Manupatra, or similar databases.
• Comfort with technology, digital evidence, and online platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work well in a team.
• Integrity, discretion, and a client-first approach.

What We Offer

• Independent exposure across the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, District Courts, and tribunals.
• The opportunity to build and lead an emerging practice in cyber law and data protection.
• Mentorship from the firm's partners and senior counsel.
• Performance-based growth and increments.