Practice Overview :
The Litigation & Arbitration team handles a broad range of complex disputes across sectors including infrastructure, energy, banking, real estate, shareholder & JV disputes, regulatory enforcement, and white-collar litigation. Our team regularly appears before the Supreme Court, High Courts, tribunals, and arbitral forums (domestic and international).
Role Overview :
As part of our premier Dispute Resolution team, you will be responsible for handling end-to-end litigation and arbitration matters, including strategy formulation, legal drafting, court appearances, client engagement, and case management. The role offers exposure to both court litigation and arbitration (ad hoc and institutional), as well as regulatory proceedings.
Key Responsibilities :
Litigation :
- Represent clients in commercial disputes before courts, tribunals (NCLT, NCLAT, DRT, SAT, etc.), and quasi-judicial authorities
- Draft and review pleadings, writs, petitions, appeals, applications, and affidavits
- Handle briefing and coordination with senior counsel for complex matters
- Manage litigation strategy and timelines for multiple jurisdictions and forums
Arbitration :
Handle ad hoc and institutional arbitrations (domestic and international)Prepare Statements of Claim, Defence, Rejoinders, Evidence, and written submissionsAssist with enforcement and challenge of arbitral awardsWork on interim relief applications under Section 9, appointment of arbitrators under Section 11, etc.General Responsibilities :
Conduct legal research and case law analysisMaintain strong communication with clients and provide strategic legal adviceLead and mentor junior associates on research, drafting, and procedural mattersParticipate in business development initiatives including knowledge sharing, writing articles, and seminarsKey Requirements :
LL.B. from a top-tier Indian law school; LL.M. (optional, preferred if from a reputed international university)3–7 years of post-qualification experience in litigation and / or arbitration, ideally at a Tier 1 or leading boutique disputes firmStrong drafting, research, and oral advocacy skillsCourtroom experience and comfort appearing before forums independentlySound understanding of procedural and substantive law, including CPC, Contract Act, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, IBC, Companies Act, etc.Experience working with institutional rules (e.g., SIAC, ICC, LCIA, MCIA) is a plusAbility to manage multiple matters, timelines, and client expectations effectivelyPreferred Attributes :
Strong interpersonal and team management skillsAttention to detail and high professional integrityWillingness to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environmentCommercial acumen and understanding of client business contextWhat We Offer :
Opportunity to work with top-ranked dispute resolution partners and senior counselExposure to some of the most high-profile disputes in India and abroadCollegial work culture and structured professional developmentCompetitive remuneration and performance-linked growth