Job Description
About the Organisation
Chitvan Singhal’s office, based in South Delhi, primarily handles civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and proceedings before various courts, tribunals and quasi-judicial authorities.
About the Opportunity
Applications are invited for the position of Associate – Litigation & Arbitration.
Practice Areas
The office primarily handles matters relating to:
- Civil writ petitions before the High Court of Delhi;
- Civil and criminal Special Leave Petitions and appeals before the Supreme Court of India;
- Arbitration proceedings;
- Civil and commercial suits;
- Matters before Labour Courts;
- Proceedings before the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT);
- Matters before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT); and
- Other civil, commercial and quasi-judicial proceedings.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Drafting plaints, written statements, applications, writ petitions, replies and counter-affidavits, statements of claim, statements of defence, counter-claims, rejoinders and other pleadings;
- Drafting and vetting settlement agreements, consent terms, legal notices and replies to demand or legal notices;
- Preparing legal opinions, case notes, written submissions and briefing notes;
- Conducting client conferences and assisting in the development of litigation strategy;
- Appearing and assisting in matters before the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi, Trial Courts, Arbitral Tribunals, NCLT, CAT, Labour Courts and other quasi-judicial authorities;
- Conducting detailed and proposition-based legal research; and
- Assisting in the preparation of matters for hearings, conferences and evidence.
Eligibility
- Candidates with 0–2 years of post-qualification experience may apply.
- Fresh graduates with strong internships and demonstrable drafting and research ability may also apply.
- Strong research and drafting skills.
- Sound understanding of civil and commercial laws, particularly the Indian Contract Act, Code of Civil Procedure and arbitration law.
- Ability to independently research legal propositions and work on pleadings.
- Prior experience in litigation, arbitration or chamber practice would be preferred.
- Candidates should be comfortable with a demanding litigation practice and have a genuine interest in building a long-term career in litigation and dispute resolution.
Location
South Delhi.
Vacancy
There is one vacancy.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates may send their CV to office@cnmlaw.in with the subject line: Application for Associate-[Date of Availability].
Applicants should preferably enclose one drafting sample and one research or writing sample. The email should also mention the candidate’s current location, date of availability or joining, and PQE.
Eligibility
Candidates with 0–2 years of post-qualification experience or fresh graduates with strong internships and demonstrable drafting and research ability may apply.
Required Skills
About Chitvan Singhal’s Office
Chitvan Singhal’s office, based in South Delhi, primarily handles civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and proceedings before various courts, tribunals and quasi-judicial authorities.