About:
Economic Laws Practice (ELP) is a leading full-service Indian law firm established in the year 2001 by eminent lawyers from diverse fields. ELP brings to the table a rare combination of professionals including lawyers, chartered accountants, cost accountants, economists and company secretaries enabling them to offer services with a seamless cross-practice experience and top-of-the-line expertise to their clients.
Role:
The firm is currently seeking a lawyer (3 to 5 years of work experience) for our Litigation Arbitration & Dispute Resolution, Mumbai.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting and vetting pleadings for arbitration proceedings and arbitration related litigation proceedings.
- Drafting communications and advising clients in contractual disputes at the pre-litigation stage.
- Research with respect to assigned propositions.
- Appears in courts in arbitration related litigation proceedings and litigation proceedings.
- Represents ELP in seminars and conferences in relation to the practice area. Assists in knowledge sharing and staying abreast with legal developments in the practice are.
- Appears before forums including arbitral tribunals.
- Assists in business development for the practice either through engaging clients or nurturing existing client relationships.
Required skill-set:
- Knowedge of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Companies Act, 2013, Contract laws, and other laws including The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Limitation Act, 1963.
- Excellent oratory skills.
- Experienced drafting and vetting skills.
- Well versed with conducting research on general research portals with respect to assigned propositions
- Ability to advise and act diligently and in time sensitive manner.
- Preparing for arbitration hearings, evidentiary hearings and court appearances and other processes.
- Time management, data management and organization skills.
- Experience in representing clients before forums (for adjudication, arbitration and litigation).
Qualification:
LLB | Certificate of passing the All India Bar Examination.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may write to careers@elp-in.com
