Job Description :

Department : Litigation & Arbitration

Qualification : BA. LL.B./ LL.B.

Experience : Minimum 2+ years

Position :

- Associate (2 nos.)

- Sr. Associate (1 no.)

Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent

Location : Bangalore

License : Qualified and registered with the Bar Council of India with an active license to practice

Role Overview :

We are seeking an Associate/ Senior Associate to join our commercial/civil Litigation , Arbitration, Insolvency and Banking Sector practise. The role will involve end-to-end handling of complex disputes, of arbitration and before High Court, NCLT /NCLAT, Debt recovery tribunals, advisory, and a broad spectrum of contentious mandates. The ideal candidate shall demonstrate excellent drafting, research, client handling, and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage matters independently as well as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for comprehensive case management across civil, commercial, IBC, arbitration matters, including:

- Conducting rigorous legal research and analysis; preparing legal opinions, risk assessments, and strategic advisory for clients, including potential outcomes and settlement strategies.

- Drafting, reviewing, and filing a wide range of pleadings and submissions such as complaints, applications, writs, petitions, replies/rejoinders, briefs, criminal complaints, bail applications, revisions, appeals, and Special Leave Petitions.

- Representing clients in court and tribunal proceedings, including appearances before High Court, District Courts, NCLT/NCLAT, Debt recovery tribunal, and other forums; preparing and presenting effective arguments.

- Managing arbitration mandates, including notices invoking arbitration, statements of claim/defense, counterclaims, interim applications, evidence, written arguments, and challenges to arbitral awards (Section 34 Application, Section 37 Appeal ) and enforcement proceedings.

- Leading and coordinating all stages of dispute resolution: data assimilation and discovery, factual and legal research, computation and verification of claims, issuance of demand notices under the IBC, initiation and defence of Section 7/9/10 petitions, CIRP-related applications, avoidance/fraudlent transactions, liquidation-related applications, and appearances in connected proceedings.

- Applying recognized models, theories, and legal principles to quantify claims and damages; collaborating with forensic, valuation, insolvency professionals, and technical experts as needed.

- Conducting and assisting in examination-in-chief and cross-examination; briefing and coordinating with Senior Counsel; preparing comprehensive argument notes and case summaries.

- Maintaining robust case documentation and records; filing and managing case papers across courts and tribunals; acting as authorized signatory for filings, vakalatnamas, and procedural compliances.

- Ensuring consistent client communication with periodic updates on case progress, timelines, risks, and potential resolutions; managing and mentoring junior team members with constructive feedback and training.

- Collaborating with business development teams to support practice growth; contributing thought leadership through articles, client alerts, posts, and knowledge pieces aligned with firm standards.

- Acquaint with the use of Artificial Intelligence in legal sector and open to adopt to evolving needs in the field.

Qualifications and Skills :

- Bachelors degree in Law (BA.LLB. / LL.B.) with reputed law college/ university, active enrolment and license to practice in India; registration with the Bar Council of India is mandatory.

- Minimum 2+ years of post-qualification experience in litigation with demonstrable exposure to arbitration, civil as well as commercial litigation, IBC litigation and advisory will be an advantage.

- Strong legal research and analytical abilities with proven drafting excellence across pleadings and advisory documents.

- Solid advocacy and courtroom skills with a track record of effective case management and client representation.

- High attention to detail and the ability to produce precise, error-free, and legally robust documents under tight deadlines.

- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work seamlessly in cross-functional teams, manage multiple matters, and mentor junior colleagues.

- Professional integrity, client-first approach, excellent communication skills, and a solutions-oriented outlook.

About S&A Law Offices :

S&A Law Offices is a full-service law firm headquartered in Gurugram with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and associate offices across India, providing comprehensive legal services on a pan-India basis. The firm brings together seasoned professionals across practice areas, offering strategic and solution-oriented advice in litigation, alternate dispute resolution, commercial transactions, corporate and allied laws, intellectual property rights, indirect tax, customs and trade, and valuation.