In-House Disputes & Litigation Counsel - India

About Wipro

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging the holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, it help clients realise their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses.

About the Opportunity

Wipro Limited invites online application for the post of Associate Corporate Counsel (India Disputes & Litigation).

Eligibility

• Law graduate with 4 to 5 years' commercial litigation experience in India
  • Required: at least 3 years with a lawfirm
  • Preferred: at least 1 years with a top lawfirm
  • Preferred: at least 1 years in an MNC legal department
• Experience litigating before various judicial forums such as the Karnataka High Court, various Karnataka District Courts, NCLT, NCLAT & other tribunals
• Experience with commercial arbitration
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Ability to work under high pressure situations and work simultaneously on multiple matters.
• Conduct all facets of litigation, including pre-disputes, fact investigation, drafting legal responses.
• Ability to interact with business leaders and domain experts.
• Perform legal work in-house whenever possible.
• Supervise outside counsel, including compliance with outside counsel guidelines, and review and direct work product.
• Draft succinct, practical legal advice.
• Adaptable and willing to learn and seek guidance to resolve business disputes.
• Identify, review, analyze, manage and resolve pre-disputes.
• Travel throughout India to attend matters.

Location

Bengaluru