Principal Associate - Commercial Litigation

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed law firm in Hyderabad is hiring for a Principal Associate in the Commercial Litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess a three/five-year law degree along with 5-7 years of valuable experience in litigation and advisory roles. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, engaging with clients, and providing analytical insights in a variety of legal matters. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of commercial laws. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Must have been involved in heavy/mid litigations involving commercial contractual disputes.
• Experience in drafting legal notices and pleadings.
• Good team player with analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents under guidance of senior lawyers.
• Communicate with clients directly when needed.
• File documents and argue before different forums.

Skills

5-7 Years of post-qualification experience

Drafting legal documents

Analytical ability

Good command of spoken and written English

Education

Three/five-year law degree

Job description

Hiring for Principal Associate in Commercial litigation team or Hyderabad location

Qualifications and experience:

• A three/five-year law degree from a reputed university with an excellent academic record
• 5-7 Years of post-qualification experience in the Commercial Litigation/Real Estate / 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.
• Must have been involved in few heavy / mid – litigations involving commercial contractual disputes, Domestic & international arbitration, general civil and criminal litigation.
• Must have experience in drafting legal notice, replies to legal notices / pleadings / rejoinders/ appeals/ writs/ SLPs/ Written Submissions / written arguments before various forums.

Knowledge areas:

• Working knowledge of all, general commercial laws, practice and procedure of courts, tribunals and arbitrations, IBC, Limitation Act, CPC, Company Law, Constitution.
• 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 and review of the drafts with value addition in facts and grounds, in litigation matters.
• Must be able to communicate with clients directly, if need be.
• Must be able to work under the guidance of an Associate Partner/Partner in drafting and preparing documents/ pleadings, appearance before the courts on the above subjects.
• Must have up to date knowledge of current commercial laws.
• Must be able to file documents/ pleadings/ argue before different forums.
• Must be open to visiting Courts, stator/regulatory authorities, client offices when the need arises.

Other skills:

• Good team player
• Analytical ability- able to analyse laws and apply the same for practical use
• Tech‑savvy, able to use the computer efficiently, social media, e‑commerce mechanisms
• Must have written articles on relevant disputes/ topics in the subject areas mentioned above.
• High level of integrity, honesty and commitment to work ethics