Sr. Associate - Mumbai, India - Treelife

    Treelife
    Treelife Mumbai, India

    3 weeks ago

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    Position to be hired for Sr. Associate - Disputes & Litigation

    Location: BKC, Mumbai

    Who are we looking for?

    Our ideal candidate should be wise with strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of awareness to discern client needs and build strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

    What will be your key responsibilities?

    • Effectively manage litigation and regulatory matters arising from disputes or conflicts with customers, partners, and government authorities, including business-related disputes related to tax, HR, labor laws, and operations.
    • Advising and managing disputes/litigations to minimize company exposure and risks.
    • Handling consumer matters, criminal, civil, and other court cases, as well as arbitration proceedings.
    • Provides legal advisory for trademark and copyright applications, cheque bounce issues, Intellectual Property (IP) related issues etc.
    • Drafts and review agreements, notices, replies, petitions, written statements, and other legal documents.
    • Formulates and implements recovery strategies in the event of litigation, while also liaising with law firms and advocates for the vetting of legal litigation documents.
    • Manages disciplinary processes for errant franchisees, oversees follow-up processes, and handles terminations, all while addressing and advising on customer complaints.

    What are the key requirements for the role?

    • BLS (LLB/LLM) or BA (LLB/LLM) from a recognized university;
    • 4 - 6 years of experience in a law firm, boutique or otherwise;
    • The candidate should have hands-on experience in the following:

    Intellectual Property (IP)

    Cheque bounce

    Trademarks & Copyrights

    Disputes & civil litigation

    • Ability to exercise judgment and discretion to opine on legal issues effectively
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
    • A command over the language both from a legal and a colloquial perspective.
    • Inclination to work in a fast-paced environment and develop a network
    • Research, analysis and interpretation of legal information relevant to the case.
    • Prior Startup Experience Preferred with a Great Network.