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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.

Practices

GENERAL LITIGATION

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

Practices

GENERAL CORPORATE

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Experience

5 to 6 years

Location

Mumbai

Requirement

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage corporate transactions, including investments (cross border and domestic), private equity transactions, venture capital transactions,  joint ventures, and other business combinations.

  • Lead the corporate team and carry out due diligences with minimal partner supervision.

  • Provide strategic legal advice on general corporate matters including relevant sectoral laws and applicable regulations.

  • Drafting general corporate and commercial contracts including but not limited to Service Agreements, NDAs, MSAs, software license agreements, supply agreements, etc.

  • Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transaction processes.

  • Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to provide proactive and informed advice to clients.

  • Mentor and supervise associates, ensuring high-quality legal work and professional development.

  • Should have a strong work ethic and maintain strict adherence to internal and external timelines.

Essential Criteria:

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

  • At least 5 years of demonstrated success across M&A, PE/VC transactions with a nationally recognised law firm.  

  • Solution – oriented approach with proven ability to close transactions independently with minimal to no partner supervision.

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

 

Practices

GENERAL CORPORATE

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Experience

3-5 years

Location

Mumbai

Requirement
  • Independently prepare first drafts of documentation such as share purchase agreements, share subscription agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements, business transfer agreements, and other similar transaction documents.

  • Carry out due diligences with minimal partner supervision.

  • Provide strategic legal advice on general corporate matters including relevant sectoral laws and applicable regulations. 

  • Drafting general corporate and commercial contracts including but not limited to Service Agreements, NDAs, MSAs, software license agreements, supply agreements, etc.

  • Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transaction processes.

  • Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to provide proactive and informed advice to clients.

  • Should have a strong work ethic and maintain strict adherence to internal and external timelines. 

  • Essential Criteria:

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

  • At least 3 years of demonstrated success across M&A, PE/VC transactions with a nationally recognised law firm.  

  • Solution – oriented approach with proven ability to close transactions with minimal supervision. 

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

  • Solid understanding on wide range of complex laws within the Corporate and M&A practice area and to build on this knowledge.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

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

Practices

REAL ESTATE

Experience

5 to 6 years

Location

Kolkata

Requirement

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Legal Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws including West Bengal land laws and regulations in both commercial and residential real estate projects.

  • Project Oversight: Manage and oversee real estate projects from inception to completion, ensuring all legal requirements are met.

  • Representation and Negotiation: Make representations to various stakeholders, engage in discussions, and negotiate terms to safeguard the firm's and clients' interests.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with developers, regulatory bodies, clients, and other stakeholders to address legal and compliance issues effectively.

  • Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.

  • Legal Research: Conduct in-depth research on West Bengal land laws and stay updated with any changes or amendments in the legal landscape.

  • Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve legal issues that may arise during the course of real estate projects.

  • Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on project status, compliance, and other relevant legal matters to senior management.

Essential Criteria:

  • Education: Law degree (LL.B.) from a recognized institution.

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in real estate law, with a preference for in-house experience on the compliance side of a real estate company.

  • Expertise: In-depth procedural and substantive knowledge of West Bengal land laws and regulations.

Skills:

  • Strong project management skills with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

  • Excellent negotiation, representation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proficient in legal research and documentation.

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

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

Practices

GST/ INDIRECT TAX / GCC VAT

Experience

8-10 Years

Location

Kolkata

Requirement
  • A Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Lawyer or both

  • Handling GST review / Shadow Audits.

  • Drafting of Legal opinions on erstwhile indirect tax / GST/ Customs / FTP.

  • Drafting of reply to Memos/ Show Cause Notice, preparation & finalization of appeals, applications before Advance Ruling and appearance before various authorities including CESTAT / GSTAT.  

  • Drafting Petition before High Courts & Supreme Court.

  • Briefing Senior Counsel.

The job role will be as under-

  • Initiating business development activities, being in constant touch with clients and touch base with potential clients.

  • Assisting in preparation of meetings with clients, preparation of Schedule of Fees/ Retainership agreements.

  • Independently managing client queries.

  • Responsible for communicating plans and guiding team to meet goals.

  • Hands-on experience in Income Tax matters including handling of ITAT, transfer pricing etc. will be an added advantage. 

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.

Practices

Accounts and Finance

Experience

2-3 Years

Location

Delhi

Requirement

Key responsibilities:

Managing accounts payable/receivable

Handling TDS compliance

Preparing financial reports and assisting with audits

Vendor Reconciliation

Coordinating with the Bank for various transaction and tasks

Timely invoice raising and bill preparation

Bank Reconciliation (BRS)

 

Requirements:

- 2-3 years of accounting experience

- Proficiency in Tally, MS office and other accounting software

- Strong analytical and organizational skills

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.