Job Description: Lead Counsel – Litigation (Mumbai)

Our Mission: Restoring hope for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

At Sheradil Foundation (www.sheradil.org), we believe every child deserves a future defined by hope, not by the trauma of their past. We are a Mumbai-based, Section 8 non-profit (80G, 12A, and CSR1 registered) dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for survivors.

Since our inception three years ago, we have provided vital psychosocial and legal support to over 65 child survivors, fiercely protecting their rights and dignity. As we enter our next phase of growth, we aim to scale our on-ground operations to reach over 200 children within the next three years.

Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and empathetic advocate to join Sheradil Foundation as Lead Counsel – Litigation (POCSO). In this role, you will help protect the rights and dignity of child survivors, ensuring their voices are heard at every step of the legal process.



You will also play a key role in the safety and rehabilitation of child survivors by ensuring the on-ground implementation of key provisions of POCSO Act.

You will provide comprehensive legal representation in court, execute strategic legal interventions, and collaborate with key stakeholders, including police authorities, courts, government bodies, and partner organizations. Reporting directly to the Founder-Director and Programme Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in building systems and practices for our growing Legal Programme.

Key Details
Job Title: Lead Counsel – Litigation (Full time)
Location: Mumbai (Requires regular local travel with occasional travel outside Mumbai)
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Language Requirements: Full professional proficiency in English, Marathi, and Hindi (written and oral) is essential.
Compensation: ₹42,000 – ₹48,000 per month (commensurate with experience and qualifications) + travel reimbursement + annual performance

📌 Lead Counsel Mumbai– Litigation
🏢 Sheradil Foundation
📍 Mumbai