Fox Mandal & Associates is looking to hire an advocate for their dispute resolution team in Bengaluru.
No. of Positions: 1 (One)
PQE: 5-10 years in litigation before Karnataka High Court, civil courts, NCLT, DRT, consumer courts, and criminal courts.
Location: Bengaluru
Qualification: LLB/LLM from a reputed institution.
Job Description
The firm is looking for a qualified lawyer/advocate based out of Bengaluru, with a PQE of 5-10 years to join the Dispute Resolution Team.
In this growth-oriented & hands-on role, the candidate would be expected to demonstrate strong legal acumen/ownership.
The position demands excellent interpersonal skills, high-quality verbal & written communication abilities, willingness to work proactively in a growing team, the right attitude and aptitude for professional/client services, a flexible and multi-tasking mindset and ability to influence stakeholder relationships.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Drafting & vetting legal documents including pleadings, briefs, motions, memos, etc.
Attending court hearings and arguing matters while representing clients.
Strategizing, preparing for, and attending trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration.
Drafting of legal notices/default notices/replying to legal notices etc.
Should have working knowledge and experience of CPC, Consumer Law, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, Contract Law, Limitation, Registration, etc.
Should have experience in handling multiple types of suits, e.g., Suits for Recovery, Suits for Declaration, Possession & Injunction, Specific Performance of Contract, etc.
Should have the capability of conducting legal research with precision and proficiency.
Participating in business development and marketing-related initiatives with a view to building the practice.
Contributing to the firm’s thought leadership through contribution of insightful content.
Contributing to the firm values and culture through participation in CSR, pro-bono and social activities.
Skills
Proficiency in the Kannada language.
An understanding of applicable laws and procedures.
Member of state/local bar association.
Exceptional research skills and persuasive writing skills.
Analysing cases and predicting outcomes when the legal scenario changes.
Strategic approach to identifying and highlighting areas of risk and opportunity.
Ability to handle clients independently and delegate work to juniors.
Remuneration: As per industry standards.
Interested candidates can send their resumes at careers@foxmandal.in
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