Hiring | Associate – IP Litigation | K&S Partners | Gurgaon

Katcheri; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

K&S Partners in Gurgaon invites applications for an Associate in its Litigation Team. The role targets lawyers with 2–4 years of IP litigation experience seeking a focused practice in trademarks and district/high court matters.

You'll draft pleadings, notices, evidence affidavits, manage client correspondence, and interact confidently with clients and colleagues. The firm offers exposure to leading IP matters and a path for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a reputed law school with a strong academic record.
• Minimum 5 internships during law school.
• At least 2 IP-related internships, preferably with leading IP firms.
• Prior IP litigation experience in NCR preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client interaction skills.
• Articles or co-authored publications in legal journals or blogs.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and committed to building a long-term litigation practice.
• Presentable and comfortable interacting with clients.

Responsibilities

• IP litigation experience with recognised IP law firms or boutiques in NCR.
• Trademark litigation before District Courts and High Courts.
• Drafting pleadings, legal notices, evidence affidavits and written submissions.
• Preparing client correspondence.
• Communicating confidently with clients and colleagues.

Skills

IP litigation experience

Client communication

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

K&S Partners, one of India’s leading IP law firms, is looking for an Associate to join its Litigation Team at its Gurgaon office. The position is suitable for candidates with 2–4 years of experience in IP litigation.

Key Responsibilities / Areas of Work:

• IP litigation experience with recognised IP law firms or boutiques in NCR
• Trademark litigation before District Courts and High Courts
• Drafting pleadings, legal notices, evidence affidavits and written submissions
• Preparing client correspondence
• Communicating confidently with clients and colleagues

Eligibility & Preference:

• Graduate from a reputed law school with a consistent and strong academic record
• Minimum 5 internships during law school
• At least 2 IP-related internships, preferably with leading IP firms
• Prior IP litigation experience in NCR preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client interaction skills
• Articles or co-authored publications in legal journals, industry publications, reputed blogs, newsletters or similar platforms
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and committed to building a long-term litigation practice
• Presentable and comfortable interacting with clients

What This Offers:

• Opportunity to work with a leading IP law firm
• Exposure to IP and trademark litigation
• Experience handling matters before District Courts and High Courts
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career in IP litigation