Senior Associate - Media Litigation - IPR - LLB/LLM

Description:

Role Overview:

The Senior Associate - Media Litigation (IPR) will handle complex litigation matters involving Intellectual Property Rights, media law, and commercial disputes. The role requires strong advocacy skills, strategic legal thinking, and experience in managing high-stakes IPR and media-related cases.

Key Responsibilities:

- Handle litigation related to IPR (copyrights, trademarks, passing off, domain disputes) and media & entertainment laws

- Represent clients before High Courts, Commercial Courts, IPAB (where applicable), and tribunals

- Draft, review, and argue plaints, written statements, interim applications, injunctions, and appeals

- Advise media, entertainment, and digital platform clients on content regulation, defamation, and broadcasting laws

- Manage pre-litigation strategy, cease-and-desist notices, and dispute resolution

- Coordinate with clients, counsels, and internal teams for case strategy and execution

- Conduct legal research and stay updated on evolving IPR and media jurisprudence

- Mentor junior associates and oversee case preparation

Key Requirements:

- LL.B. from a recognized university; LL.M. in IPR preferred

- 58 years of post-qualification experience in IPR litigation and media law

- Strong drafting and courtroom advocacy skills

- Experience handling matters before High Courts and commercial forums

- Ability to manage multiple matters independently

Preferred Skills:

- Deep understanding of digital media, OTT platforms, and content regulation

- Strong analytical, negotiation, and client-handling skills

- Commercial awareness and strategic mindset