Hughes-Castell Hong Kong Ltd Delhi : Legal Counsel

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Hughes-Castell Delhi : Legal Counsel (8+ yrs pqe) New Delhi

Designation: Legal Counsel (8+ yrs pqe) New Delhi
Experience: 8 - 12 Years
Location: Delhi

Job Description:
Take on a leadership role within a long standing US company who is the market leader in the field. A senior-level lawyer is need to oversee the business in India and SE Asia and manage a team of professionals. The work includes JV, compliance, litigation and M&A and candidates need a strong corporate commercial background. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary, as well as high ethical standards. Must have good written and spoken English. Great career prospects. Ref: 8267

Company Profile:
Hughes-Castell (Hong Kong) Ltd is the longest established legal recruitment consultancy in Hong Kong. Next year, we will celebrate 25 successful years as Asia's No. 1 Legal Recruiter, providing in-depth coverage of the Asia-Pacific region. Hughes-Castell is focused on successfully placing lawyers in a broad spectrum of industries and businesses. In addition to placing attorneys and partners in international law firms, we recruit for top Fortune 500 corporations and banks in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and India. Hughes-Castell's business is evenly divided between private practice, including groups and mergers, and commerce and industry placements.

Email Address: hughes@hughes-castell.com.hk
Website: http://www.hughes-castell.com.hk

Keywords: compliance, litigation, M&A,

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SURIYA KUNCHANDY VAIDYAN
suryavaidyan AT hotmail.com
PROFILE
Highly committed and reliable Attorney with a strong sense of responsibility to serve clients with the highest legal standards and dedication. Proactive and resourceful with extensive research, case preparation and advisory skills, and ability to meet deadlines, surpass targets and deliver results regardless of pressure. Extensive knowledge of the legal system of Malaysia, England, India and United States of America.

Legal Advisor(2007-Current)
·Krosswerx,LLC.USA.
·Advice the company on contract agreements.
·Prepare legal documents which includes licenses, Copyright agreements.
·Prepare and negotiate company contracts with various Chinese companies.

Advisor (2008-Current)
·Indian Vision Foundation, USA.
·Advice the Non-profit foundation on matters relating to legal Aid.
·Advice on Immigration matters particularly to the Indian immigrant community.
·Legal advice on domestic matters like Child Custody, Spouse abuse and other matters relating to family law.
·Matters based on private international law.

Junior Attorney (2005-2006 July)
·Chambers of S. Venkiteswaran, Senior Attorney, Mumbai, India (Corporate and Maritime Law)
·Appeared for various cases in the High Court of Mumbai on matters relating Commercial, Company and Maritime law.
·Provide professional legal assistance, advice and counsel with respect to legal rights, obligations and privileges of the firm;
·Research and analyze complex legal questions and issue and prepare confidential legal memoranda, court papers, and briefs for administrative, trial, and appellate proceedings Drafted petitions, complaints, client letters and other documents;
·Drafted contract agreements; Draft and negotiate complex documents;
·Prepared articles on Bill Of Lading and other areas of Maritime Law;
·Attended courts and client meetings;
·Worked with the senior advocate on Arbitration matters;
·Maintained accurate and effective client records.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

·Participated in a legal seminar and workshop on Criminal Trail Preparation: Procedure & Evidence by Kamarul Hisham Kamaruddin, Deputy Public Prosecutor of Criminal Procedure, and A.G’s Chamber, Malaysia.
·Actively involved in Moot Court Competitions, Client counseling lessons, drafting and has been part of law officer’s project.
·Attended Personal Skills Course, which included problem solving/decision making, negotiation skills presentation skills conducted by Teach First (UK), Woolworths (UK), ASDA (UK) in association with the Career Advisory Service, University of Durham (UK).

ADMISSION
·State Bar of New York, USA.
·Bar Council of Maharashtra, India.
·Appearing for UK Solicitors exam in Spring 2010.

EDUCATION
·2003 to 2005- The University of Durham, United Kingdom.
L.L.B (Honors) (Second Class Degree)
Second Year: Land law; Tort; European law; Public International Law; Commercial law.
Third Year: Law Gender and Society; Trusts and Equity; Company Law; Intellectual Property Law; Computer law
·2002 to 2003-HELP (Higher Education Learning Programme) University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (First Year Law)
First Year: Legal Skills; Constitutional and Administrative law; Contract law; Criminal law
·1999 to 2002- The University of Kerala, All Saints College, Kerala, India.
Undergraduate in English Literature (First Class Degree).
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ACHIEVEMENTS
·Best Out Standing Performer and Out Standing Student of Law Department, HELP University.
·International Student Achiever of the year 2002, HELP University.
·State Gold Medalist for various sports events.
·Captain of Basket Ball Team for 5 years during School.

PERSONAL SKILLS
·Ability to work independently or as a part of a team.
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
·Excellent interpersonal skills.
·Strong planning, researching and reporting skills.
·Excellent leadership abilities through academic and work experience with groups, teams and leadership positions.
·Ability to coordinate legal activities & formulate contracts and policy recommendations.
·Good listening skills and strong attention to details.

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