Advocate

About the Role

The Advocate will work full-time on-site at STERLING ADVOCATES AND SOLICITORS LLP's South Delhi office. The role involves handling a mix of litigation and advisory matters, with a focus on Corporate Law and Insolvency (IBC) matters. The firm embraces modern technology, including AI-assisted legal research and drafting tools, and offers a structured environment for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, petitions, applications, replies, rejoinders, contracts, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research.
• Preparing case notes and briefs.
• Appearing before various courts and tribunals, including NCLT, NCLAT, Delhi High Court, and Trial Courts.
• Assisting in strategy discussions with seniors.
• Reviewing documents and analyzing case facts.
• Maintaining case files and ensuring timely filing and compliance with procedural requirements.
• Utilizing AI-based legal research and drafting tools for daily workflow, exercising independent professional judgment, and verifying AI-generated output.
• Coordinating with clients, Resolution Professionals, Liquidators, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong legal drafting and documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and allied rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in legal research using case law, statutes, and online databases (e.g., SCC Online, Manupatra).
• Hands-on experience in using AI tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT or similar) for legal research, drafting, and document review.
• Experience or training in courtroom practice, including appearance before courts/tribunals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and prioritize deadlines.
• Comfort with productivity tools (word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Familiarity with e-filing portals of NCLT/High Court/Supreme Court.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized university with enrollment with a Bar Council, or qualified Company Secretary (Associate/Fellow Member of ICSI).
• Candidates holding both qualifications are welcome.
• Freshers and candidates with up to a few years of experience may apply.
• Professional integrity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Exposure to Income Tax Act, 1961 and the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 will be an added advantage.

Candidates with advanced or expert-level proficiency in AI-assisted legal work will be given preference.