Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as an Associate – Commercial Litigation? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Founded by Shri V. Lakshmikumaran and Shri V. Sridharan, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan has been a leading law firm in India since 1985.
With 14 offices and over 400+ professionals specializing in corporate & commercial laws, dispute resolution, taxation, and intellectual property, LKS is well-known for its high ethical standards, quality work, and transparency in all its business dealings.
They hold a very high reputation for successfully arguing many landmark cases from quasi-judicial authorities to the Supreme Court of India. They have 35+ years of experience representing clients’ interests in over 50,000 tax disputes before various forums like appellate bodies, DGFT, Tribunals, High Courts, and over 2000 cases before the Supreme Court of India.
Role:
Associate – Commercial Litigation
Location:
Hyderabad
Qualifications:
1. A three/five-year law degree from a reputed university with an excellent academic record
2. 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.
3. Must have been involved in few heavy / mid – Domestic & international arbitrations involving contractual disputes and general civil & commercial litigation.
4. Must have experience in drafting replies to legal notices / civil suits/ appeals/ writs/ SLPs/ Written Submissions before various forums.
Knowledge areas
1. Working knowledge of all, general commercial laws, practice and procedure of courts and arbitrations, IBC, Limitation Act, CPC, Company Law, Constitution.
2. Must have a good command of spoken and written English, must be able to analyse 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 Principal Associate/Joint Partner/Partner 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.
Other skills
1. Good team player
2. Excellent communication skills (moot court or litigation experience useful)
3. Analytical ability- able to analyse laws and apply the same for practical use
4. Tech-savvy, able to use the computer efficiently, social media, e-commerce mechanisms
5. Must have written articles on relevant disputes/ topics in the subject areas mentioned above.
6. High level of integrity, honesty and commitment to work ethics
Minimum Criteria :
One to two years of post-qualification experience in the Commercial Litigation/Arbitration practice.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
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