Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Delhi

by Zen Webnet | Sep 25, 2025 | Litigation

Position: Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Practice Group: Dispute Resolution

Office Location: New Delhi

Reports to: Partner, Dispute Resolution

1. Position Overview

The firm is seeking highly motivated and experienced lawyers to join its Dispute Resolution practice group in the New Delhi office. This is a senior position within practice and carries significant responsibility for the independent handling and management of complex civil and commercial litigation and arbitration matters.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the firm’s disputes practice, working closely with Partners and Senior Advocates on high-value and strategically significant mandates. The position offers substantial client-facing exposure, opportunities for courtroom advocacy, and the prospect of contributing to the growth and development of a market-leading disputes practice.

2. Educational Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: LLB / BA LLB (Hons.) / BBA LLB from a recognized Indian university or law school
• Advantageous Qualifications: An LLM degree or a postgraduate specialization in dispute resolution, international arbitration, or commercial law from a reputed Indian or international institution shall be considered an advantage

3. Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) comprising of
• Either in litigation and/or arbitration at a reputed law firm, chambers, or in-house legal department; or
• 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in litigation and/or arbitration at a reputed law firm, chambers, or in-house legal department and Minimum 5 years of Independent Practice as a Lawyer
• Demonstrated experience in commercial litigation before the High Courts (particularly the Delhi High Court), the Supreme Court of India, and relevant tribunals (including the NCLT/NCLAT, DRT/DRAT, and other statutory tribunals)
• Meaningful exposure to domestic and/or international arbitration proceedings, including under institutional rules such as ICC, SIAC, DIAC, LCIA, or UNCITRAL Rules
• Experience in regulatory proceedings, enforcement and execution of decrees and awards, and interim/injunctive relief applications would be considered advantageous
• Prior experience in white-collar investigations and criminal litigation shall be viewed favorably

4. Roles and Responsibilities

• Independently handling and managing complex commercial litigation before the Delhi High Court, the Supreme Court of India, Commercial Courts, and relevant statutory tribunals
• Conducting and supporting domestic and international arbitration proceedings, including drafting of statements of claim, statements of defence, witness statements, and written submissions
• Drafting, reviewing, and settling pleadings, applications (including interim and injunctive relief), notices, legal opinions, and advisory memoranda
• Advising clients on dispute strategy, risk assessment, and end-to-end case management, including pre-litigation and pre-arbitration advisory
• Appearing before courts and tribunals for hearings, arguments, and procedural matters, and coordinating with Senior Advocates where briefed
• Supervising, reviewing the work of, and mentoring junior associates and trainees within the practice group
• Liaising with clients, Senior Counsel (including Senior Advocates), opposing counsel, and external stakeholders
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries, opinions, and briefing notes for Partners and clients
• Maintaining accurate matter files, managing court deadlines and listings, and meeting the firm’s billing, time-recording, and compliance requirements
• Contributing to business development, client relationship management, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the practice group

5. Key Skills and Pre-Requisites

• Strong advocacy, oral communication, and legal drafting skills, with the ability to present complex arguments clearly and persuasively
• In-depth knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended), and other applicable procedural and substantive laws
• Familiarity with institutional arbitration rules (ICC, SIAC, DIAC, LCIA, UNCITRAL) and the procedural framework governing enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards in India
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters across forums, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work under demanding timelines
• Proficiency in legal research and the use of relevant legal research platforms, including SCC Online, Manupatra, and other databases
• Strong interpersonal and client-management skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Enrolment with the Bar Council of Delhi or any State Bar Council, with a valid Certificate of Practice issued pursuant to the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) or equivalent
• High standards of professional ethics, integrity, and attention to detail

6. What We Offer

• An opportunity to work on high-profile, complex disputes of national and international significance alongside leading practitioners
• A collegial, merit-driven, and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and market standards
• Structured mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a clear pathway for career progression
• Exposure to a diverse client base, including leading domestic and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and public sector undertakings

Litigation- Hyderabad

by Zen Webnet | Sep 25, 2025 | Litigation

About S&A Law Offices

S&A Law Offices is a full-service law firm headquartered in Delhi NCR. The firm has 300+ professionals, including experienced lawyers (with advocacy expertise and dual qualified professionals), chartered accountants, company secretaries, patent and trademark agents, engineers, industry experts, and specialized paralegal staff. With strategically located offices across Gurugram, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad and associate offices across India, the firm is fully equipped to provide legal services on a pan-India basis to both domestic and international clients. S&A practice groups have been broadly divided into the following practice groups: Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), Litigation, Corporate and M&A, Restructuring and Insolvency, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Taxation (Direct and Indirect), Customs & Trade, Real Estate and Energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling independent appearances and arguments before courts, along with supervising a team of 5-6 associates for case preparation, strategy, and execution.
• Representing clients in court proceedings, hearings, and effectively preparing arguments and presenting them, and advocating on their behalf.
• Drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents, including complaints, pleadings of all sorts, writs, briefs, and appeals.
• Conducting legal research and analysis and advising clients on legal strategic advisory and potential outcomes.
• Drafting informative and relevant legal content such as write-ups, articles, posts, transaction alerts, etc., on behalf of the organization.
• Having first-hand experience in handling litigation (either solo or as part of a team) from the stage of data assimilation, data discovery, research, calculation of claims, issuance of demand notice, notice invoking arbitration, drafting of statement of claim, statement of defence, counter claim, other related pleadings, applications (before Tribunal as well as Court), evidence, argument notes, etc.
• Drafting petitions, challenging arbitral awards, and other related pleadings and applications.

Prerequisites:

• Should have experience in handling court litigation.
• Hands-on experience in handling corporate and commercial disputes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet deadlines.
• Should have participated in, helped, or handled cross-examination including briefing to seniors.
• Undertaken research work including case-law research, technical research, etc.