Job Title: Junior Legal Associate – Legal & Due Diligence

Location:** Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Employment Type: Full time

About Us

Special Situation Advisors (India) Pvt. Ltd. (SSA) was established in 2010 and is a leading Transaction Advisory firm specializing in Stressed Debt, Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) and Non-Performing Assets (NPAs).

Our clients include major Banks, NBFCs and Private Equity Funds with high-yield investment mandates.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Legal Associate who is an enrolled Advocate and has prior experience in legal due diligence, banking/NPA matters, litigation, or related areas.

The candidate will work closely with the legal and execution teams on assignments involving stressed assets, NPA/NPL portfolios and related legal due diligence.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct legal due diligence and review of documents relating to NCLT, DRT, IBC/IBBI and SARFAESI matters.
- Review and analyse legal documents, case records, orders, notices and other relevant information.
- Assist in legal due diligence of NPA/NPL portfolios proposed for sale.
- Coordinate with banks/lenders for obtaining and reviewing required legal and case-related information.
- Assist in preparation and maintenance of data rooms for NPA/NPL transactions.
- Support diligence for prospective investors and assist in responding to legal queries raised during the transaction process.
- Coordinate with internal teams, lenders,



advocates and other stakeholders for additional information/documents required.
- Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, reports and observations as required.
- Assist in reviewing and interpreting relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Undertake client meetings/site visits and travel within and outside Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, as required.

Requirements

- LLB/LLM qualification with valid Advocate enrolment.
- Prior work experience as an Advocate / Legal Associate is required.
- Experience in banking, NPA/NPL, IBC, NCLT, DRT, SARFAESI, legal due diligence or financial/legal advisory will be an advantage.
- Positive understanding of legal documentation, case proceedings and legal research.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the team.
- Willingness to travel for business/client meetings, as required.
- Candidates who are based in or can conveniently commute to Vashi, Navi Mumbai will be preferred.

What We Offer

* Full-time opportunity in a specialised stressed debt / NPA-NPL advisory environment.

- Exposure to legal due diligence, banking and stressed-asset transactions.
- Opportunity to work on assignments involving banks, lenders and investors.

Interested candidates can apply by sharing their CV.

Location: Vashi, Navi Mumbai

📌 Junior Legal Associate (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Special Situation Advisors (India
📍 Navi Mumbai