Lawyer

Job Description: Legal Counsel – Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Brand Protection

Company: BroomBoom Transportation Services Private Limited (BTSPL-INDIA)

Brand: BroomBoom Cabs

Job Location: Kolkata, West Bengal — Mandatory

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Legal & Compliance

Experience: 3–7+ years of relevant legal experience preferred

Qualification: LL.B. from a recognised university; enrolment with the Bar Council and eligibility to practise in the relevant courts are essential.

About BroomBoom CabsBroomBoom Cabs is a technology-enabled cab booking and transportation services company operating across India. We are looking for a competent, proactive and result-oriented legal professional to manage the company's litigation, legal disputes, consumer complaints, cybercrime matters, financial disputes and brand protection activities.

The selected candidate will be responsible for protecting the company's legal interests, representing it before appropriate legal and judicial forums, coordinating with law enforcement authorities, and initiating appropriate legal proceedings against individuals or businesses engaging in unlawful activities against the company.

• Key Responsibilities1. Consumer Forum & Customer DisputesHandle consumer complaints, notices, legal claims and proceedings before District, State and National Consumer Commissions, as applicable.
• Prepare legally sound replies to consumer notices, complaints, refund disputes and allegations of deficiency in service or unfair trade practices.
• Represent or coordinate representation of the company before consumer forums and other competent authorities.
• Develop case strategies supported by booking records, payment receipts, terms and conditions, cancellation policies and customer communications.
• Monitor pending cases, filing deadlines, hearings, evidence and orders.
• 2. Cybercrime & Financial DisputesHandle cybercrime complaints, notices and investigations involving disputed payments, alleged fraudulent transactions, payment gateways, customer complaints and merchant settlements.
• Draft responses to notices issued by cybercrime cells, police authorities and other competent investigating agencies.
• Coordinate with payment gateways, banks, investigating officers and relevant authorities to establish the facts and protect the company's legal interests.
• Handle appropriate financial recovery proceedings, contractual payment disputes and claims for outstanding dues.
• Recommend suitable legal remedies based on the facts and evidence of each case.
• 3. Court Litigation & Legal RepresentationManage civil and commercial litigation before competent courts and tribunals.
• Draft legal notices, replies, plaints, written statements, affidavits, applications, petitions and other pleadings.
• Develop litigation strategies, prepare documentary evidence and coordinate court appearances.
• Brief and coordinate with external advocates and senior counsel where specialist representation is required.
• Maintain a centralised record of cases, hearing dates, orders, deadlines and legal expenses.
• 4. Brand Protection, Trademark Infringement & Unauthorised Business ActivitiesIdentify and take appropriate legal action against individuals, companies, agents or competitors using the BroomBoom name, logo, trademarks, website content or brand identity without proper authorisation.
• Examine unauthorised representations of association, dealership, franchise, partnership or business relationships with BroomBoom.
• Issue cease-and-desist notices and initiate appropriate civil, commercial, trademark or other proceedings where legally justified.
• Address alleged defamation, malicious allegations, reputational harm, impersonation and misuse of the company's identity through appropriate legal remedies.
• Advise on trademark protection, intellectual property rights, licensing arrangements, vendor agreements and brand usage policies.
• 5. Contractual & Corporate Legal MattersDraft, review and enforce vendor-partner agreements, driver agreements, employment documents, service contracts, NDAs and commercial agreements.
• Advise management on contractual breaches, non-payment, unauthorised use of company resources and disputes involving business partners.
• Review website policies, terms of service, privacy policies, cancellation and refund policies, and customer-facing legal disclosures.
• Support corporate compliance and maintain appropriate legal documentation.
• 6. Legal Strategy & Management ReportingMaintain a comprehensive litigation register covering all notices, complaints, cases, deadlines, expenses and outcomes.
• Provide management with clear legal opinions, risk assessments and recommended courses of action.
• Prioritise urgent matters and ensure timely responses to legal notices and court directions.
• Recommend cost-effective dispute resolution, settlement or litigation strategies, depending on the circumstances.
• Report regularly to the management on case progress, legal risks and potential liabilities.
• Required Skills & ExperienceLL.B. degree and valid Bar Council enrolment.
• Practical experience in consumer litigation, civil and commercial disputes, and legal drafting.
• Working knowledge of cybercrime proceedings, financial disputes, payment-related complaints and applicable Indian laws.
• Experience handling trademark infringement, defamation and unauthorised brand usage matters.
• Strong drafting, research, negotiation and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases and meet strict legal deadlines.
• Professional communication skills in English and Hindi; Bengali is an advantage.
• Willingness to appear before courts and competent authorities as required.

Preferred Candidate ProfileWe are seeking a lawyer who is confident in litigation, practical in legal strategy, meticulous with documentation and capable of independently managing matters from the initial notice through final disposition.

Candidates with experience representing companies, e-commerce businesses, transportation platforms, technology companies or other consumer-facing businesses will be preferred.

Work Location RequirementThis is a Kolkata-based position. Candidates must be based in Kolkata or willing to relocate and work from Kolkata. The role may require travel to courts, police stations, consumer commissions and other authorities.

CompensationSalary will be commensurate with experience, litigation expertise and the candidate's ability to independently handle the company's legal matters. Candidates may mention their expected monthly salary while applying.

How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV or résumé.
• Bar Council enrolment details.
• Summary of relevant litigation experience.
• Details of courts, consumer commissions and legal matters previously handled.
• Current location, notice period and expected salary.

Subject Line: Application – Legal Counsel (Litigation & Brand Protection) – Kolkata

BroomBoom Transportation Services Private Limited is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks a qualified legal professional committed to ethical advocacy, evidence-based litigation and the lawful protection of the company's interests.