12 Oct
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Lex Chambers
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New Delhi
12 Oct
Lex Chambers
New Delhi
Legal Counsel – Litigation (5–7 years)About Lex Chambers
Lex Chambers is a full-service law firm in New Delhi advising businesses, investors, institutions and individuals across corporate, commercial and disputes work. We're a client-focused firm: our clients' needs come first, and we look for people who take ownership of their work and act without waiting to be asked.
At a glance
- Joining: Immediate
- Experience: 5–7 years
- Practice area: Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Location: New Delhi (on-site, full-time)
The role This is a senior role at the core of our litigation practice. You'll work hand in hand with the lead partner on the firm's key disputes and be the person the case is built on: the one who knows the record, the law and the witnesses better than anyone else in the room. When a matter needs you to take charge, you'll be ready to.
What you'll do
- Work closely with the lead partner on the firm's key disputes, shaping case strategy, evidence and arguments from first instructions to final hearing
- Be the backbone of every matter you work on, with in-depth research, a full command of the facts and record, and a case built on the merits
- Draft and settle plaints, written statements, writ petitions, appeals, applications and written submissions across original and appellate jurisdiction
- Prepare witnesses, plan examination and cross-examination, and take up hearings before the Supreme Court, High Courts,
trial courts and tribunals as matters require
- Take independent charge of matters as and when required
- Move fast on urgent matters, including interim relief, injunctions and time-bound filings
- Handle criminal defence work, including bail and quashing, when a matter calls for it
- Advise clients on strategy, risk and settlement options, and keep them informed at every stage
- Brief and work alongside senior counsel where engaged
- Mentor and review the work of junior associates
This outlines the core of the role. The actual scope is broader.
What we're looking for
- 5–7 years of litigation experience. Prior experience at a litigation chamber or litigation firm is essential.
- Cross-examination as a genuine strength
- A robust grounding in commercial and civil litigation, with some experience in criminal matters
- Range: you're comfortable moving between different kinds of disputes rather than sticking to one lane
- Advocacy built on research and thorough preparation
- Speed without loss of quality on tight timelines
- The ability to manage client relationships independently
Your first 90 days Your first 90 days are where you show us how you work. We'll be looking at the ownership you take of your matters and the initiative you show in delivering them for our clients.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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