Senior Associate Lawyer

VaRam Legal; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

VaRam Legal, a Chennai-based law firm, invites applications for the position of Senior Associate Lawyer to work full-time on-site at their Chennai office. The role requires 2–5 years of litigation experience and a strong grounding in civil and commercial law, with interest in real estate, IP, and corporate advisory.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, contracts, and opinions, conducting legal research, appearing in courts, and coordinating with clients for case updates and transactional

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree from a recognized institution.
• Mandatory enrollment with the Bar Council and active eligibility to practice.
• 2 to 5 years of prior experience in a law firm or litigation practice in Chennai or a similar jurisdiction.
• Strong foundation in civil law, commercial law, with experience or interest in real estate law, intellectual property, and corporate advisory.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents including pleadings, contracts, and opinions.
• Conducting legal research, analyzing case laws and statutes, and preparing detailed case strategies and notes.
• Appearing before appropriate forums and courts.
• Coordinating with clients for case updates, instructions, and transactional support.
• Supporting senior lawyers in dispute resolution, real estate due diligence, IP matters, and corporate compliance.
• Maintaining organized case files, tracking deadlines, and contributing to internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Civil litigation

Commercial law

Real estate law

IP law

Corporate advisory

Education

LL.B. from a recognized institution

Job description

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

VaRam Legal, a Chennai-based law firm specializing in civil and commercial dispute resolution, real estate, intellectual property, and corporate advisory, is inviting applications for the position of Senior Associate Lawyer to work full-time on-site at their Chennai office.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized institution.
• Mandatory enrollment with the Bar Council and active eligibility to practice.
• 2 to 5 years of prior experience in a law firm or litigation practice in Chennai or a similar jurisdiction.
• Strong foundation in civil law, commercial law, and litigation, with experience or interest in real estate law, intellectual property, and corporate advisory.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents including pleadings, contracts, and opinions.
• Conducting legal research, analyzing case laws and statutes, and preparing detailed case strategies and notes.
• Appearing before appropriate forums and courts.
• Coordinating with clients for case updates, instructions, and transactional support.
• Supporting senior lawyers in dispute resolution, real estate due diligence, IP matters, and corporate compliance.
• Maintaining organized case files, tracking deadlines, and contributing to internal knowledge sharing.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified

Contextual FAQs

• Is prior experience required? Yes, candidates must possess 2 to 5 years of prior experience in a law firm or litigation practice.
• What are the core practice areas involved? The role covers civil and commercial litigation, real estate transactions, intellectual property, and corporate advisory.