Details of the Organization

Khaitan & Co. is one of India's oldest and recognized full-service law firms.

Built on foundations of integrity, simplicity, dedication and professionalism, the Firm has expanded its presence in India from Kolkata (1911) to New Delhi (1970) to Bangalore (1994) to Mumbai (2001) to Chennai (2021) and in Singapore (2021). The Firm takes pride in its steady growth and celebrated its centenary year in 2011 (11 November 2011).

Details of the Job/Internship

Khaitan & Co. is hiring an Associate with experience of 2 to 3 years to join their office in New Delhi.

Role and Responsibilities

• Being conversant with the facts of the client matters, including performing legal research and analysis and sourcing expert opinion.
• Ability to prepare a note for arguments on the matter with relevant judgments and control the flow of information regarding the case.
• Ability to brief the case to the senior counsel/ team senior.
• Understanding of matter details and the client requirements, strategically counsel clients and potential clients on legal matters provide regular updates to the clients, adhere timelines, prepare documentation before a client meeting, and coordinate with the team for documentation and client briefing.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate pleadings/drafts and filing with the appropriate fora, discuss the structure/ strategy with team / senior with the proper application of legal proposition with an understanding of client's requirement, and identify legal or contractual.

Eligibility

• Qualified LLB or LLM from a premier law school in India / abroad (qualified to work in India).
• 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in civil/commercial litigation with good procedural knowledge of SC/HC, and arbitration experience with a Tier 1 law firm / reputed Chambers.
• Knowing the basics fundamentals of but not limited to CPC, Arbitration Act, Contract Act, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act, Insolvency Code, Evidence Act, Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
• A stickler for timelines of assignments and a multi-tasker able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Solution-oriented approach with proven ability to close transactions independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal - with a proven ability to communicate to all "clients" (internal and external).

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Delhi

City

New Delhi

Address

New Delhi, Delhi

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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