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LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

Experience

5 to 7 years

Location

Kolkata

Mumbai

Delhi

Requirement

Responsibilities:

  • Providing legal advice and representation to clients on a wide range of labour and employment law issues.

  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and agreements.

  • Must be proficient in day-to-day legal advisory, review of employee on-boarding / exit processes, contracts, statutory policies as well as comprehensive employment law audits and due diligences (both stand alone and as part of M&A transactions)

  • Must have prior experience in advising clients on structuring internal processes (such as salary structures, leave policy, etc.) as per Indian employment laws, while remaining aligned with global / group policy framework.

  • Must have prior experience and knowledge in handling industrial relations issues including negotiating settlement agreements, advising on processes, legal compliances and drafting documentation related to transfer of employees pursuant to business / asset transfers/ acquisitions, conducting employment due diligence, advising on internal restructurings or ongoing company management  relating to domestic enquiry procedures

  • Representing clients in labour disputes, including arbitrations and litigation.

  • Conducting legal research and staying up to date with developments in labour and employment law.

  • Providing training to clients and colleagues on labour law matters.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB).

  • 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in Labour Law and Employment Law.

  • Strong knowledge of labour laws, regulations, and practices.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Practices

CRIMINAL LITIGATION AND INVESTIGATIONS

Experience

8-10 Years

Location

Kolkata

Requirement

Responsibilities:

  • Leadership: Assume a leadership role within the litigation department, providing strategic direction and guidance to associates and support staff

  • Client Representation: Represent clients in various litigation matters, including civil, criminal, and administrative cases, both at trial and appellate levels

  • Case Management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of complex litigation cases, ensuring that client matters are handled efficiently and effectively

  • Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research, analyze case laws, statutes, and regulations to formulate sound legal strategies for clients

  • Client Counseling: Advise and counsel clients on legal matters, providing clear and practical advice while maintaining a strong client relationship

  • Business Development: Actively contribute to the firm's business development efforts by attracting and retaining clients, participating in marketing initiatives, and expanding the firm's litigation practice

  • Mentorship and Training: Provide mentorship and training to junior associates, fostering their professional development and growth within the firm

  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable ethical and professional standards and guidelines

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB). A master's degree would be an added advantage

  • Minimum 8 years of experience practicing law, with a proven track record in litigation

  • Enrollment as an advocate with the Bar Council of India

  • Proven track record of successfully handling complex litigation cases

  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Business development acumen with a demonstrated ability to attract and retain clients

  • Ethical and professional conduct with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice

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Practices

GENERAL LITIGATION

Experience

6 to 7 years

Location

Kolkata

Requirement

Responsibilities:

  • Legal Advisory & Case Management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of complex litigation cases, ensuring that client matters are handled efficiently and effectively with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Client Representation: Represent clients in various litigation matters, including civil, general and administrative cases, both at trial and appellate levels. Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for business development and client retention.

  • Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research, analyze case laws, statutes, and regulations to formulate sound legal strategies for clients.

  • Client Counseling: Advise and counsel clients on legal matters, providing clear and practical advice while maintaining a strong client relationship.

  • Business Development: Actively contribute to the firm's business development efforts by attracting and retaining clients, participating in marketing initiatives, and expanding the firm's litigation practice.

  • Mentorship and Training: Provide mentorship and training to junior associates, fostering their professional development and growth within the firm.

  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable ethical and professional standards and guidelines

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualified LLB/ LLM from a recognised university with 6/7 years of extensive experience in the relevant practice area.

  • In-depth knowledge of practise procedures for High Court, NCLT, DRT, DRAT, NGT and other Tribunals.  

  • Drive for technical superiority by staying abreast of developments in the law and be the go-to subject matter expert.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple cases and deadline effectively.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and high degree of attention to detail.

  • Strong leadership skills.

  • Ability to manage a team and deliver as per requirement of client.

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Practices

REAL ESTATE

Experience

7+ years in Real Estate

Location

Mumbai

Delhi

Requirement

Job Description:

  • Conducting title diligence by way of analysis of title documents and drafting title due diligence reports

  • Rendering legal opinions, structuring complex real estate transactions, and mitigating land related issues through legal advice and intervention

  • Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalizing and procuring registration of transaction documents relating to, inter alia, sale, lease, gift, exchange, license, will, trust, joint development etc.;

  • Advise high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and corporate clients on real estate portfolio divestments

  • Carrying out registrations, filings and advisory and representational services before the relevant authorities as well as advisory in connection with the Real Estate (Regulation And Development) Act, 2016 read with the relevant State rules and regulations

  • Interacting with relevant government and local authorities for client work

  • Client interfacing with confidence and skill

  • Handling transactions and matters independently

  • Supervising and mentoring junior level associates

Required Skill Set:

  • Proficiency in English, Hindi and Marathi (reading, speaking, and writing)

  • In depth knowledge and working experience w.r.t real estate and property related laws including State specific land/ municipal laws and regulations

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for team goals

  • Ability to balance quality and timelines while meeting client expectations

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Practices

GENERAL LITIGATION

Experience

1-3 Years

Location

Bhubaneswar

Requirement

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant should have experience in:

  • Drafting of Litigation-related documents.

  • Drafting of Legal Notice/Demand Notice/Replying to legal/statutory notice received.

  • Managing civil litigation cases, including property disputes, contractual disputes, recovery suits, insolvency proceedings etc.

  • Supporting real estate practice by handling property transactions, title due diligence, lease agreements, and regulatory compliance.

  • Conducting comprehensive legal research and contribute to case strategy development.

  • Handling and appearing in matters before the High Court and Trial courts and other adjudicating authorities/tribunals;

  • Supported/briefed Senior counsel/Counsel with case preparation and ensure compliance with court procedures.

Essential Criteria:

Qualified LLB from a premier law school in India or abroad (qualified to work in India).

  • Internship experience with reputable law firms, preferably with an interest and experience in litigation/real estate.

  • Bar council registration and gown is mandatory.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Proficiency in both oral and written Odia.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and high degree of attention to detail.

  • Self-motivated individual with a high sense of responsibility and ownership

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Practices

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Experience

10 Years

Location

Mumbai

Delhi

Requirement

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Business Planning

  • Understand the Firm’s strategic plan and ensure that the Firm’s business development objectives support the overall plan.

  • Assist in the development and execution of annual business plans for each practice group of the Firm.

  • Track business development activities carried out by the Firm and its members.

  • Track trends and developments in Firm management and new practices.

  • Track competitor information.

  • Collaborate with external consultants and service providers (if any) on marketing approach, maximise business opportunities.

  • Collaborate with partners to promote their respective practices, identify client opportunities and develop cross-practice service lines.

  • Track all BD expenditures.

Client Development

  • Proactively work with partners to target and develop clients in line with the Firm’s annual business plan and overall vision.

  • Assist partners with client opportunities e.g. (background research, preparation of questionnaires, note taking/participation in visits with partners, etc.) and track these opportunities.

  • Assist the Firm in development and execution of its International Referrals (IR) program, identify opportunities for collaboration with international firms and clients and develop marketing materials to support the IR program. 

Marketing Materials

  • Develop materials that can be used to consistently communicate with clients and prospective clients on Firm related news, events and business development initiatives.

  • Identify and develop marketing materials required by practitioners in the Firm.

  • Conceive of innovative ways to engage internal and external clients with products and services.

Credentials

  • Manage standards and procedures to ensure that the Firm’s work experience (deals or matters) is collected on a regular and timely basis.

  • Maintain up-to-date reports on awards, achievements and rankings of the Firm.

  • Prepare comprehensive Firm and practice-related submissions to relevant directories and league tables in cooperation with the appropriate practice teams and the administration team.

Conferences and Seminars

  • Identify, organize and evaluate strategic sponsorships.

  • Identify, evaluate and coordinate the Firm's involvement with key memberships in relevant influential organizations.

  • Identify, coordinate and evaluate speaking opportunities at conferences and seminars.

  • Help develop content for conferences and seminars.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Criteria:

  • LL.B and/or MBA. Candidates with both qualifications will be prioritised.

  • At least 10 years of marketing/business development experience within a professional services environment. Prior experience in similar roles in Tier I law firms will be prioritised.

  • Competitive intelligence research knowledge.

Personal & Technical Skills:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Interest or background in law and law firm management.

  • Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare specialized written materials.

  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

  • Strong judgment and ability to make well-reasoned independent decisions.

  • Advanced understanding of strategic marketing and communications.

  • Self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including pleasant nature and ability to influence others.

  • High degree of attention to detail.

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We are certainly looking for students who have the drive and zeal to be a part of this fastest-growing law firm. The students should be able to possess

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Discipline & hard working

  • Positive attitude in the workplace

Students should be in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of a 5 year course or 2nd or 3rd year of a 3 year course, at the time of application. Any application sent apart from this criteria will not be considered for internship.

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