Associate

Sharan Shahier & Singh's; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharan Shahier & Singh's, Kozhikode, invites an Associate to handle legal research, drafting pleadings, contracts, and opinions, and to prepare case files for hearings across courts and tribunals.

You will analyze statutes and case law, review documents, and support senior lawyers with strategy and advisory work, while attending client meetings and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely filings and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal drafting, pleadings, opinions, and correspondence.
• Effective client-facing skills and professional courtroom etiquette.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize tasks under time pressure.
• Proficiency with legal databases and standard office tools; willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, contracts, and opinions.
• Prepare case files for hearings before courts and tribunals.
• Attend client meetings and conferences with counsel; coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Client-facing

Time management

Legal databases

Education

LL.B degree

Job description

Company Description

Sharan Shahier & Singh's is a full-service law firm rooted in India since 1955, known for innovative legal problem-solving and strategic solutions for a diverse client base. The firm specializes in handling matters before various Courts and Tribunals, including the High Court of Kerala and the Supreme Court of India. Its experience spans representation of major public sector organizations such as Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, Cochin Port Trust, Air India, and Spices Board of India, as well as leading private sector clients like Tata Tea, Emirates, Apollo Tyres, Thomas Cook, and international pharmaceutical companies. The firm practices across corporate law, real estate, NCLT proceedings, taxation, civil, labour, constitutional, criminal (economic offenses), debt recovery, marine laws, arbitration, intellectual property, and drafting and conveyancing for transactions such as sales, leases, corporate takeovers, and amalgamations. It also collaborates with AM Law Advocates in Oman, leveraging free trade treaties between India and Oman to better serve cross-border client needs.

Role Description

The Associate role is a full-time, on-site position based in Kozhikode. The Associate will assist in legal research, drafting pleadings, contracts, and opinions, and preparing case files for hearings before various courts and tribunals. Daily responsibilities include analyzing statutes and case law, reviewing documents and evidence, and supporting senior lawyers in strategy formulation and client advisory work. The Associate will attend client meetings, participate in conferences with counsel, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural requirements. The role also involves contributing to knowledge management, maintaining accurate records, and staying updated on developments in relevant areas of law.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret statutes, case law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in legal drafting, including pleadings, contracts, opinions, and correspondence.
• Sound knowledge of core areas such as civil and criminal law, corporate and commercial law, and constitutional principles; exposure to arbitration and debt recovery is an advantage.
• Effective client-facing skills, including clear written and verbal communication and professional courtroom and meeting etiquette.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize tasks, and work collaboratively with senior counsel and colleagues under time-sensitive conditions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution; enrollment with the Bar Council of India preferred.
• Prior internship or work experience in litigation or corporate practice is beneficial, especially experience before High Courts, Tribunals, or specialized forums.
• Comfort with using legal databases and standard office productivity tools; willingness to learn new systems and processes