Hiring for an Associate in Commercial Disputes Team at Mumbai location

Qualification & Experience:
- A three/five-year law degree from a reputed university with an excellent academic record
- Two to three
years of post-qualification experience in the Commercial Litigation/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 - Domestic & international arbitrations involving contractual disputes and general civil & commercial litigation.
- Must have experience in drafting replies to legal notices / civil suits/ appeals/ writs/ SLPs/ Written Submissions before various forums.

Knowledge Areas:
- Working knowledge of all, general commercial laws, practice and procedure of courts 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 in arbitrations and other commercial matters.
- Must be able to communicate with clients directly, if need be.
- Must be able to work under the guidance of a Principal Associate/Joint Partner/Partner in drafting and preparing documents/ pleadings on the above subjects.
- Must have up to date knowledge of current commercial laws.
- Must be able to file documents/ pleadings before different forums with court clerks and seniors' assistance.
- Must be open to visiting Courts and client offices when the need arises.

Desired Skills & Competencies:
- Good team player
- Excellent communication skills (moot court or litigation experience helpful)
- 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

📌 Associate - Commercial Dispute Resolution (Mumbai)
🏢 Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys
📍 Mumbai