Senior Associate - Media Litigation (IPR)

Role Overview

Senior Associate Media Litigation (IPR)

Key Responsibilities

Media & IPR Litigation

• Handle litigation related to

  copyright, trademark, passing off, defamation, privacy, and personality rights

  .
• Represent clients before

  High Courts, District Courts, IPAB (where applicable), Commercial Courts, and tribunals

  .
• Draft and argue

  injunction applications, interim reliefs, written submissions, and appeals

  .
• Manage urgent matters involving

  content takedowns, injunctions, and reputation management

  .

Advisory & Regulatory

• Advise media houses, OTT platforms, production companies, publishers, and digital businesses on

  media laws, IT Rules, broadcasting regulations, and content compliance

  .
• Provide legal opinions on

  pre-publication vetting, defamation risks, copyright clearances, and fair use

  .
• Support clients on

  regulatory notices and enforcement actions

  .

Drafting & Documentation

• Draft

  plaints, written statements, replies, rejoinders, notices, and settlement documents

  .
• Review and negotiate

  media, licensing, content, and IP-related agreements

  .
• Assist in strategy development for complex litigation matters.
  

Client & Team Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and external counsels.
  
• Mentor junior associates and oversee case preparation.
  
• Coordinate with senior counsels and manage court filings.
  

Required Qualifications

Education

• LL.B. from a recognized university
  
• LL.M. in IPR / Media Law (preferred)
  

Experience

• 5–8 years

  of post-qualification experience in

  media litigation and IPR

• Prior experience at a

  top-tier law firm, litigation chamber, or reputed boutique firm

  preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of

  Copyright Act, Trade Marks Act, IT Act, and media regulations

• Proven experience in

  court appearances and arguments

• Excellent drafting and legal research skills
  
• Ability to handle

  time-sensitive, high-pressure litigation

• Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills