We are looking for an experienced Lawyer / Advocate with solid expertise in corporate legal drafting, civil litigation, court case handling, and legal advisory.
The candidate should have a minimum of 6+ years of practical court experience and must be capable of independently handling legal matters from drafting through representation and follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle civil cases before appropriate courts and tribunals.
- Appear before courts and coordinate day-to-day litigation matters.
- Draft and review:
- Legal notices
- Replies and rejoinders
- Plaint and written statements
- Affidavits
- Petitions
- Counter statements
- Written submissions
- Settlement agreements
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
- Service agreements
- Vendor agreements
- Shareholders' agreements
- Employment agreements
- Loan and financial agreements
- Commercial contracts
- Property-related agreements
- Provide legal support for corporate and business transactions.
- Review contracts and identify legal and commercial risks.
- Handle disputes relating to property, recovery, contracts, business transactions and other civil matters.
- Coordinate with clients, senior advocates, court clerks and government authorities.
- Conduct legal research and provide opinions on complex legal matters.
- Maintain case files, court records, hearing schedules and documentation.
- Follow up on pending cases and ensure timely filing and compliance.
- Assist management in dispute resolution and settlement negotiations.
- Provide preventive legal advice to reduce future litigation exposure.
Candidate Requirements
- LL.B. degree from a recognised university.
- Enrolled with the Bar Council and eligible to practise law.
- Minimum 6+ years of active court practice / litigation experience.
- Strong experience in civil litigation and court case handling.
- Excellent corporate and commercial drafting skills.
- Good knowledge of contract law, property law, civil procedure and commercial laws.
- Ability to independently draft legal documents without extensive supervision.
- Strong legal research, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Good communication skills in English and Tamil.
- Candidates with experience handling corporate clients will be preferred.
Preferred Experience
Experience in the following areas will be an added advantage:
- Corporate and commercial disputes
- Property and real-estate matters
- Recovery suits
- Arbitration matters
- Banking and finance disputes
- Company-related legal matters
- Employment and contractual disputes
- Consumer matters
- Due diligence and title verification
Experience
Minimum: 6+ years of active litigation / court experience
Location
Chennai
Employment Type
Full-Time / Retainership, depending on the candidate's experience and profile.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a lawyer who is strong in both drafting and court practice, can independently understand a legal issue, prepare the required documentation, advise the management and effectively handle the matter before the appropriate legal forum.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chennai, Tamil Nadu