Singhania & Partners LLP
Website:
singhania.in
Job details:
Position
Senior / Principal Associate – Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Location: New Delhi
Practice Area: Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Associate to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice in New Delhi. The successful candidate will independently handle complex civil, commercial, regulatory before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, District Courts, Commercial Courts, NCLT/NCLAT, Consumer Commissions, and other judicial, quasi-judicial, and regulatory forums. Major emphasis is on handling infrastructure, arbitration matter before Arbitral Tribunal and further proceeding arising out of Arbitral Award.
The role requires strong advocacy, drafting, strategic thinking, and client management skills, with the ability to lead matters independently and mentor junior lawyers.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently handle civil, commercial, regulatory litigation, and arbitration matters.
- Represent clients before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, District Courts, Commercial Courts, Arbitral Tribunals, NCLT/NCLAT, Consumer Commissions, and other judicial, quasi-judicial, and regulatory forums.
- Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, written submissions, legal notices, appeals, arbitration pleadings, legal opinions, and other litigation documents.
- Develop litigation and dispute resolution strategies in consultation with Partners and Senior Counsel.
- Conduct legal research and prepare case briefs, legal opinions, and strategy notes.
- Coordinate with clients, Senior Counsel, local counsel, court registries, and other stakeholders.
- Supervise and mentor junior associates and review their work.
- Ensure timely filings, procedural compliance, and effective case management.
- Contribute to client relationship management and business development initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- LL.B. from a recognized university.
- Enrolment with the Bar Council of India.
- 8–12 years of post-qualification experience in civil and commercial litigation, dispute resolution and arbitration
- Proven experience in independently handling matters before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, District Courts, Commercial Courts, arbitral tribunals, and other judicial or quasi-judicial forums.
- Experience in arbitration, infrastructure, construction, real estate, insolvency, or regulatory disputes will be an advantage.
Preferred Experience
- Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Domestic & International Arbitration
- Infrastructure, Construction & Engineering Disputes
- Regulatory & Constitutional Litigation
- Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC)
- Real Estate & Contractual Disputes
- Government Contracts & Commercial Advisory
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong advocacy, drafting, and legal research skills.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to independently manage complex matters across multiple forums.
- Strong communication, client relationship management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities.
- High level of professionalism, ownership, and attention to detail.
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