About the Organization
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys is one of India’s leading full-service law firms, established in 1985 by Shri V. Lakshmikumaran and Shri V. Sridharan. The firm has over 14 offices and 400+ professionals specializing in taxation, corporate law, dispute resolution, and intellectual property.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity
Position Title
Associate – Commercial Disputes Team
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should have:
- A 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree from a reputed university with an excellent academic record
- Strong knowledge of:
- Commercial laws
- Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
- Limitation Act
- Company Law
- Constitutional Law
- Arbitration and court procedures
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Strong analytical, drafting, and legal research skills
Experience Requirement
- 1 to 2 years of post-qualification experience in commercial litigation and arbitration
- Experience in drafting:
- Legal notices
- Civil suits
- Appeals
- Writ petitions
- Special Leave Petitions (SLPs)
- Written submissions
- Exposure to domestic and international arbitrations involving contractual disputes
- Additional experience in corporate advisory and intellectual property disputes will be an advantage
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting legal research using various databases
- Drafting pleadings and first-cut drafts in arbitration and commercial disputes
- Assisting senior lawyers in preparing documents and court filings
- Communicating directly with clients when required
- Filing documents before courts and tribunals
- Visiting courts and client offices as needed
- Writing articles on relevant legal topics
Desired Skills
- Strong teamwork and communication abilities
- Moot court or litigation experience
- Tech-savviness and efficient computer skills
- High standards of integrity, honesty, and professional ethics
Mode of Work
On-site
Location: Delhi
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply through the LinkedIn job posting:
Important Notes / Additional Information
- The role combines commercial litigation, arbitration, and advisory work.
- Candidates with experience in securities law, exchange control, and IP disputes will have an added advantage.
- Strong drafting and courtroom exposure are essential for this position.
