About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Handle Corporate Litigations and Restructuring Matters Independently:
Lead corporate litigation and restructuring cases, managing complex disputes, mergers, acquisitions, and insolvency proceedings with minimal supervision. Represent clients at various forums, ensuring the best legal strategies are applied.
Draft and Review High-Level Agreements and Transactional Documents:
Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws and alignment with clients' business objectives. Provide expert oversight on high-value transactional documents.
Represent Clients in Various Legal Forums:
Appear independently before forums such as NCLT, NCLAT, High Court, DRT, Consumer Court, and the Supreme Court of India. Ensure effective representation in corporate disputes, restructuring cases, and other corporate matters.
Provide Orientation to Junior Associates and Interns:
Conduct orientation programs and provide mentorship for Junior Associates and Interns. Guide them in understanding firm practices, legal research, case handling, and corporate law procedures. Promote a learning environment by sharing knowledge and expertise.
Conduct Legal Research and Provide Strategic Advice:
Perform thorough legal research on corporate law matters, advising clients on legal risks, compliance, and strategic solutions. Offer proactive guidance that aligns with the clients’ business goals and legal frameworks.
Leadership and Team Management:
Leadership Qualities: Demonstrate strong leadership by guiding the legal team, taking ownership of cases, and ensuring the overall success of the firm’s legal strategies.
Team Management: Manage a team of lawyers, junior associates, and interns, fostering collaboration, professionalism, and excellence. Encourage a supportive environment that enhances skill development and teamwork.
Possess Excellent Drafting and Presentation Skills:
Exhibit a high standard of legal drafting and presentation skills. Draft well-structured legal documents, contracts, pleadings, and memos. Present legal arguments clearly and convincingly before courts and clients.
Requirements
Candidate Requirements:
Educational Qualification:LL.M. in Corporate Law from a recognized institution is mandatory.
Experience:Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, with a proven ability to handle cases independently.
Skills:
Leadership & Team Management: Ability to manage teams, guide junior associates and interns, and lead cases effectively.
Drafting & Presentation: Exceptional legal drafting skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to present complex legal arguments clearly.
Client Handling: Experience working directly with clients, offering strategic legal advice, and representing their interests in high-stakes corporate matters.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the Associate (Corporate Law) position at Artis Law House will include the following stages:
Written Test:Candidates will be required to take a written test covering a broad range of key legal areas, including:
Companies Act, 2013
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Transfer of Property Act
Sale of Goods Act
Contract Act
Negotiable Instruments Act (BNSS)
Commercial, Banking, and Forex Laws
Constitutional Laws
The written test will assess candidates' proficiency in these areas, their problem-solving skills, and their ability to apply legal concepts to practical situations.
Interview:Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, where they will be evaluated on:
Expertise in Corporate and Constitutional Law
Leadership and Team Management Abilities
Independent Case Handling Capabilities
Drafting, Presentation, and Communication Skills
Alignment with the Firm’s Values and Culture
Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will receive an offer and undergo a mandatory orientation program to familiarize themselves with the firm’s practices and protocols.
Professional Fees/Retainer Fees: As per Industry Standards and , the same shall not be constraint for ideal candidate.
To Apply:Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter detailing their qualifications, interest in corporate law, and relevant skills to info@artislh.com by clicking the Apply Now button
Artis Law House is a leading corporate law firm based in Trivandrum, Kerala, specializing in corporate litigations, corporate restructuring, high-level agreements, and sale-related transactions for high-net-worth clients. We represent our clients before various judicial forums, including the NCLT, NCLAT, High Court, DRT, Consumer Court, lower courts, and the Supreme Court of India. Known for our excellence and expertise, we are expanding our team and seeking Associates with significant experience in corporate law to help us continue delivering exceptional legal services.
Position Overview:
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Associates with an LL.M. in Corporate Law and more than 4 years of post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and team management abilities, strong legal drafting and presentation skills, and the capacity to handle cases independently.