About the Opportunity

Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, desires to engage two associates on a retainership for his office.

Educational Qualification

Law degree from a recognised university (5-year/3-year).

Eligibility

Fresh graduate (graduating batch of 2025) – four years PQE.

Probation Period

Three months.

Retainership Period

One year, extendable by mutual consent.

Retainership

INR 1,00,000/- per month.

Exclusive Retainership

Successful candidates are required to maintain confidentiality and cannot take up independent assignments, including filing Vakalatnama or appearing in courts/tribunals/legal forums.

Location

Delhi.

Expected Work

To assist in research and preparation of legal opinions, speeches/articles/books, and through the course of arbitrations (domestic and international).

Application Window

21 April 2025 – 20 May 2025. No application will be entertained after 20 May 2025.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates are required to send their CV (not exceeding three pages), a writing sample (published/unpublished), a statement of purpose (not exceeding 300 words), and a scanned copy of their law degree to [email protected] with the title ‘Application for position of junior associate’

Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed (physical/VC) to assess suitability for the position. Candidates can expect a response to their application by 30 May 2025.