Associate

KLA is looking for a young, dynamic, enthusiastic and self motivated individual for the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. We do a variety of legal work in corporate commercial, banking and finance, insurance, commercial litigation and IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy), regulatory and compliance and many more. Exposure in commercial litigation and IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy) would be preferable.

Skills:

1. Excellent written and spoken skills in English and ability to present and discuss information, including legal issues, transactions clearly and concisely
2. Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage and coordinate multiple assignments, and priorities simultaneously
3. Adept in interpretation of various Laws and suggest adaptations
4. Experience of drafting and thereafter negotiating agreements with minimum supervision
5. Adept at reviewing allocated work submitted by interns/associates

Key responsibilities:

1. Suggest analytical responses for clients to the Partners and act as the primary point of contact for such clients
2. Draft, review and finalize contracts with minimal supervision
3. Apply legal principles and draw on experience to formulate and suggest actions towards solving problems faced by the client
4. Perform legal research to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue/case
5. Assist and brief Partners in the allocated matters
6. Coordinate with other team members on open matters to ensure timely completion through review, escalation etc.
7. Handle day to day client deliverables independently wherever possible
8. Keep regular touch points with allocated clients and gather feedback to improve deliverables
9. Ensure work is billed to the client on time
10. Review documents / templates submitted by interns/ associates from time to time

          Perform other duties as and when assigned