Senior Associate / Associate

Fox Mandal & Associates; Mumbai; Sur place; INR 1 200 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fox Mandal & Associates in Mumbai seeks a litigation attorney with 2–6 years PQE to draft and vet pleadings, attend hearings, and represent clients in courts and tribunals. You will participate in trial preparation, mediation, and arbitration, while contributing to firm thought leadership.

The role requires strong legal research, persuasive writing, and a solid grasp of CPC, Consumer Law, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, and Contract Law. Marathi knowledge is a plus but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• LLB/LLM from a reputed institution with 2–6 years PQE.
• Understanding of applicable laws and the procedure.
• Member of the state or local bar association.
• Excellent research skills and persuasive writing.
• Analyzing cases and predicting outcomes when the legal scenario changes.
• Strategic approach to identifying and highlighting areas of risk and opportunity.
• Knowledge of Marathi language (Not mandatory)

Responsabilités

• Drafting and vetting of legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, memos, etc.
• Attending various court/tribunal hearings and arguing matters while representing clients.
• Strategising, preparing for, and attending trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration.
• Drafting of legal notices, default notices, replying to legal notices, etc.
• Working knowledge of CPC, Consumer Law, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, Contract Law, Limitation, Registration, etc.
• Experience handling multiple types of suits: Recovery, Declaration, Possession, Injunction, Specific Performance.
• Conducting legal research with precision and proficiency.
• Contributing to thought leadership through insightful content.
• Participating in CSR, pro-bono and social activities for firm values and culture.

Connaissances

Legal research

Persuasive writing

Case analysis

Strategic thinking

Formation

LLB/LLM

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Drafting and vetting of legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, memos, etc.
• Attending various court/tribunal hearings and arguing matters while representing clients.
• Strategising, preparing for, and attending trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration.
• Drafting of legal notices, default notices, replying to legal notices, etc.
• Should have working knowledge and experience of CPC, Consumer Law, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, Contract Law, Limitation, Registration, etc.
• Should have experience handling multiple types of suits, e.g., Suit for Recovery, Suit for Declaration, Possession and Injunction, Specific Performance of Contract, etc.
• Should have the capability of conducting legal research with precision and proficiency.
• Contributing to the firm’s thought leadership through the contribution of insightful content.
• Contributing to the firm's values and culture through participation in CSR, pro-bono and social activities.

Qualification & Experience

• LLB/LLM from a reputed institution with 2–6 years PQE, preferably in a law firm.
• An understanding of applicable laws and the procedure
• Member of the state or local bar association
• Excellent research skills and persuasive writing skills
• Analyzing cases and predicting outcomes when the legal scenario changes.
• Strategic approach to identifying and highlighting areas of risk and opportunity.
• Knowledge of Marathi language (Not mandatory)