Senior Associate - Arbitration

Position Title: Senior Associate – Arbitration

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About the Role

Senior Associate

Key Responsibilities:

• Arbitration Handling

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• Independently manage all stages of arbitration including:
• Drafting pleadings, statements of claim/defense, written submissions
• Representing and arguing before arbitral tribunals
• Liaising with clients, experts, and co-counsel to drive case strategy

• Court Appearances

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• Handle court litigation strictly arising out of or relating to arbitration matters (Section 9, 11, 34, 37 petitions, etc.)

• Contract Advisory

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• Draft, vet, and negotiate complex commercial contracts including MSAs, franchise agreements, SLAs, and NDAs
• Assist clients with contract lifecycle management and compliance monitoring

• Client Engagement

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• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding business needs, pre-empting legal risks, and delivering commercially sound solutions

• Training & Mentorship

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• Guide and review work of junior associates; ensure consistency and quality of legal output

Requirements:

• LL.B. from a reputed law school; enrollment with Bar Council
• 5–7 years of experience in arbitration and commercial contract law
• Strong command over written and spoken English
• Excellent legal research, analytical thinking, and drafting skills
• Ability to work independently and lead client mandates with minimal supervision
• High degree of accountability, integrity, and attention to detail
• Team player with a solution-oriented approach

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience in boutique arbitration or corporate law firms
• Exposure to cross-border arbitration or international commercial contracts
• Working knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools is a plus