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Senior Associate – White Collar Crime & Trial Litigation (PMLA / CBI) | 8–10 Years PQE


Company : Diwan Advocates


Location : New delhi, Delhi


Created : 2026-03-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Company DescriptionDiwan Advocates is a full-service law firm known for its involvement in complex, high-stakes and multi-layered disputes across regulatory, criminal, and commercial domains. The firm regularly advises and represents clients in matters involving serious financial allegations, economic offences, regulatory enforcement actions, and proceedings arising out of intricate commercial transactions and corporate structures.With a strong presence across multiple judicial and quasi-judicial forums, the firm is experienced in handling matters that require strategic navigation of overlapping jurisdictions, including proceedings before special courts, enforcement agencies, appellate tribunals, and constitutional courts. Its clientele includes corporates, promoters, key managerial personnel, and individuals facing investigation, prosecution, or regulatory scrutiny.Diwan Advocates is committed to delivering precise, strategy-driven, and result-oriented legal solutions, combining rigorous legal analysis with a deep understanding of the commercial and regulatory landscape in which its clients operate.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Associate Advocate specializing in PMLA and CBI matters, based in Delhi.The role involves handling complex and sensitive matters pertaining to financial investigations, allegations of fraud, proceeds of crime, and regulatory enforcement. The candidate is expected to have substantial hands-on experience in trial litigation, including conducting arguments, handling evidence related proceedings, and assisting in cross-examinations before Special Courts.The Associate will be actively involved across all stages of litigation, including investigation, adjudication, trial, and appellate proceedings. Responsibilities include drafting and vetting pleadings, preparing detailed case strategies, appearing in court, briefing senior counsel, analysing voluminous records and financial data, and coordinating multi-forum litigation strategies.Qualifications8–10 years of post-qualification experience, specifically in PMLA, CBI, ED, or other economic offence mattersStrong and demonstrable trial litigation experience, including handling proceedings before Special Courts, conducting arguments, and assisting in examination and cross-examination of witnessesExcellent drafting skills, including petitions, replies, bail applications, written submissions, and legal opinionsProficiency in legal research, case law analysis, and handling complex factual and evidentiary recordsWorking knowledge of laws relating to financial crimes, investigation procedures, and allied statutesExperience in dealing with voluminous documentation, financial records, and multi-agency investigationsStrong analytical and strategic thinking ability with attention to detailExcellent communication and client-handling skillsAbility to manage multiple high-stakes matters under strict timelinesInterested candidates may send their CV along with a one-page brief statement of relevant work experience to .