Associate Lawyer Opportunity | DS Legal | Chennai

Katcheri; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Legal is seeking an Associate Lawyer in Chennai with ~2 years of experience to focus on Trademark Law, Intellectual Property, and commercial contracts. The role involves independent practice and handling matters end-to-end, with candidates available to join immediately or on short notice preferred.

The position is Chennai-based and onsite, offering exposure to trademark prosecution, oppositions, and negotiations within a specialised IP practice.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of relevant legal experience.
• Hands-on experience in Trademark Law and prosecution.
• Experience with trademark oppositions and counter-statements.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts and negotiations.
• Strong legal drafting and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Chennai-based / onsite candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trademark searches, filings, and prosecution.
• Draft and handle trademark oppositions and counter-statements.
• Appear before or coordinate with the Trade Marks Registry.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Conduct legal research.
• Independently manage assigned matters.
• Take ownership of legal assignments and client matters.

Job description

Job Description:

DS Legal is hiring an Associate Lawyer with approximately 2 years of experience to join its practice in Chennai. The role focuses on Trademark Law, Intellectual Property, commercial contracts, and independent legal practice. Candidates who can join immediately or at short notice are preferred.

Key Responsibilities / Areas of Work:

• Conducting trademark searches, filings, and prosecution
• Drafting and handling trademark oppositions and counter-statements
• Appearing before or coordinating with the Trade Marks Registry
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Conducting legal research
• Independently managing assigned matters
• Taking ownership of legal assignments and client matters

Eligibility & Preference:

• Approximately 2 years of relevant legal experience
• Hands-on experience in Trademark Law and prosecution
• Experience with trademark oppositions and counter-statements
• Knowledge of commercial contracts and negotiations
• Strong legal drafting and communication skills
• Good attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Candidates available to join immediately or at short notice preferred
• Chennai-based / onsite candidates only

What This Offers:

• Practical experience in Trademark Law and IP practice
• Exposure to trademark prosecution and opposition proceedings
• Experience with the Trade Marks Registry
• Exposure to commercial contract drafting and negotiation
• Opportunity to independently manage legal matters
• Professional experience within a specialised legal practice