Associate/Sr. Associate - Litigation & Arbitration

Job Description

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.

Role Overview

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.

• Bachelor's 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 3+ 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.