Hiring | Contract & Litigation Management | Sagar Chandra & Associates | Delhi

Katcheri; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagar Chandra & Associates in Delhi seeks a Contract & Litigation Management professional with 7-12 years PQE, preferably with in-house experience, to manage commercial contracts, IP matters, and litigation strategies. You will draft and negotiate agreements, oversee IP transactions, handle trademark/copyright matters, coordinate with external counsel, and advise on regulatory compliance and risk.

A track record of analytical thinking and strong drafting/negotiation skills is essential for

Qualifications

• Law graduates with 7-12 years PQE.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, IP, litigation management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage end-to-end IP transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and execution.
• Handle trademark, copyright, and design litigation matters.
• Coordinate with external counsel for filings, hearings, and litigation strategy.
• Manage IP portfolios and advise on enforcement and protection strategies.
• Provide advice on regulatory compliance, internal policies, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

IP portfolio management

Education

Law degree / LLB

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

About the Opportunity:

Sagar Chandra & Associates is inviting applications for the position of Contract & Litigation Management at its Delhi office. The firm is seeking experienced legal professionals with 7-12 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE), preferably with prior in-house legal experience, to handle commercial contracts, intellectual property matters, and litigation management.

Position Details:

• Role: Contract & Litigation Management
• PQE: 7-12 Years
• Location: Delhi
• Preference: Candidates with in-house legal experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage end-to-end Intellectual Property (IP) transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and execution.
• Handle trademark, copyright, and design litigation matters.
• Coordinate with external counsel for filings, hearings, and litigation strategy.
• Manage IP portfolios and advise on enforcement and protection strategies.
• Provide advice on regulatory compliance, internal policies, and risk mitigation.

Eligibility:

• Law graduates with 7-12 years of PQE.
• Prior in-house legal experience is preferred.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, intellectual property, litigation management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Why Apply?

• Work on high-value commercial contracts and IP matters.
• Gain exposure to contract management, litigation, and IP portfolio advisory.
• Collaborate with experienced legal professionals on complex legal issues.
• Build a rewarding career with a reputed law firm.