Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan - Principal Associate - Commercial litigation

Hiring: Principal Associate Commercial Litigation

Location: Hyderabad

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Associate to join our Commercial Litigation practice at our Hyderabad office. The role involves handling complex, high-stakes commercial disputes and offers a hybrid exposure to litigation and advisory work, working closely with Partners and senior team members. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment and are eager to take ownership of matters while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications & Experience:

- A three-year or five-year LL.B. degree from a reputed university with a strong academic record.

- 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in Commercial Litigation, Real Estate disputes, and/or Arbitration.

- Additional experience in general corporate advisory, including securities law, exchange control regulations, and IPR disputes, will be considered a strong advantage.

Prior involvement in mid-to-large scale litigations, including:

- Commercial and contractual disputes

- Domestic and international arbitration

- General civil and criminal litigation before multiple forums

Key Responsibilities:

- Handle end-to-end litigation support in commercial and corporate disputes, including strategy formulation and execution.

Draft and review a wide range of legal documents, including:

- Legal notices and replies

- Plaint, written statements, rejoinders

- Appeals, writ petitions, SLPs

- Written submissions, briefs, and written arguments

- Assist Partners in preparing matters for hearings and appear before courts, tribunals, and arbitral forums as required.

- Conduct in-depth legal research using multiple databases and deliver well-reasoned first-cut drafts, incorporating strong factual and legal analysis.

- Provide value addition by identifying key issues, strengthening legal grounds, and improving drafting quality.

- Engage directly with clients for case updates, legal advice, and strategy discussions, as and

when required.

- Keep abreast of developments in commercial laws, judicial precedents, and regulatory changes impacting litigation and advisory work.

- Mentor and guide junior associates and interns on research, drafting, and procedural aspects.

Knowledge & Expertise

Strong working knowledge of:

- General commercial laws

- Civil Procedure Code (CPC)

- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)

- Limitation Act

- Company Law

- Constitutional law

- Court, tribunal, and arbitration procedures

- Familiarity with filings and procedural compliances before:

- Civil and Commercial Courts

- High Courts and Supreme Court

- NCLT/NCLAT and other statutory tribunals

Skills & Competencies:

- Excellent command of spoken and written English.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply legal principles practically.

- Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively under the guidance of an Associate Partner/Partner.

- Comfortable working under tight timelines and managing multiple matters simultaneously.

- Tech-savvy, with efficient use of computers, legal databases, document management systems, and familiarity with social media and e-commerce mechanisms.

- Willingness to visit courts, statutory/regulatory authorities, and client offices as required.