Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys
Website:
lakshmisri.com
Job details:
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.
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