Trainee Associate – Commercial, IP & Dispute Resolution | New Delhi

Katcheri; New Delhi; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Katcheri in New Delhi invites applications for a Trainee Associate to assist on commercial, IP, and dispute-resolution matters. The role targets final-year LL.B. students or recent graduates seeking hands-on exposure in drafting, research, and litigation, with a six-month probation.

Location is New Delhi and full-time employment is offered. Key work includes drafting and negotiating HMAs, lease deeds, and other contracts; handling compliances for a hospitality group; IP prosecution; and

Qualifications

• Final-year LL.B. students or recent graduates with strong academics.
• Strong drafting and research skills.
• Prior internship in litigation or commercial law preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating HMAs, lease deeds and commercial contracts.
• Handling legal compliances for a hospitality group.
• Trademark and copyright prosecution.
• Commercial litigation and advisory work.
• Conducting legal research.
• Exposure to media and entertainment law.
• Working on general corporate-commercial matters.
• Assisting partners and senior associates on client matters.

Skills

Drafting

Research

Litigation exposure

Contract drafting

Education

Final-year LL.B. students / Recent Graduates

Job description

Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of Trainee Associate in New Delhi. The role involves assisting on a diverse range of commercial, intellectual property, and dispute-resolution matters and is suited for final-year LL.B. students or recent graduates seeking practical exposure to drafting, research, and litigation.

Details

• Position: Trainee Associate


• Location: New Delhi


• Employment Type: Full-time


• Eligibility: Final-year LL.B. students / Recent Graduates


• Probation: 6 Months – Mandatory


• Salary: As per skills and experience

Key Responsibilities / Areas of Work

• Drafting and negotiating Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs), lease deeds, and commercial contracts


• Handling legal compliances for a hospitality group


• Trademark and copyright prosecution


• Commercial litigation and advisory work


• Conducting legal research


• Exposure to media and entertainment law


• Working on general corporate-commercial matters


• Assisting partners and senior associates on client matters

Eligibility & Preference

• Final-year LL.B. students or recent graduates


• Strong drafting and research skills


• Prior internship experience in litigation or commercial law preferred but not mandatory

What This Offers

• Practical exposure to commercial legal matters


• Experience in IP prosecution, including trademarks and copyrights


• Exposure to commercial litigation and advisory


• Opportunity to work on hospitality-related legal compliances and contracts


• Exposure to media & entertainment and corporate-commercial law


• Direct experience working with partners and senior associates