Associate - Commercial Disputes Resolution

Hiring for an Associate in Commercial Disputes team at Delhi location

Knowledge Areas:

• Working knowledge of all, general commercial laws, practice and procedure of courts and arbitrations, IBC, Limitation Act, CPC, Company Law, Constitution.
• Must have a good command of spoken and written English.
• Must be able to analyze the problem/ issue at hand, research from different databases and draft first cut drafts in arbitrations and other commercial matters.
• Must be able to communicate with clients directly, if need be.
• Must be able to work under the guidance of a Seniors in drafting and preparing documents/ pleadings on the above subjects.
• Must have up to date knowledge of current commercial laws.
• Must be able to file documents/ pleadings before different forums with court clerks and seniors' assistance.
• Must be open to visiting Courts and client offices when the need arises.

Desired Skills:

• Good team player
• Excellent communication skills (moot court or litigation experience useful)
• Analytical ability- able to analyze laws and apply the same for practical use
• Tech-savvy, able to use the computer efficiently, social media, e-commerce mechanisms
• Must have written articles on relevant disputes/ topics in the subject areas mentioned above.
• High level of integrity, honesty and commitment to work ethics

Experience and Education:

• A three/five-year law degree from a reputed university with an excellent academic record
• One to two years of post-qualification experience in the Commercial Litigation/Arbitration practice. Additional experience in general corporate advisory (securities / exchange control) and IPR disputes will be a plus point since the role is a hybrid between advisory and litigation.
• Must have been involved in few heavy / mid - Domestic & international arbitrations involving contractual disputes and general civil & commercial litigation.
• Must have experience in drafting replies to legal notices / civil suits/ appeals/ writs/ SLPs/ Written Submissions before various forums.