About the Opportunity:
Applications are invited for one post of ‘Legal Officer’ to be filled on contract basis for a period of one year initially and extendable based on performance of the candidate and requirement of the Institute.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from recognised University / Institute with good academic record with at least 55% of aggregate marks or B+ in the academic 10 point grade scale.
- Three years’ experience as an advocator as a law officer in Legal Department of Central or State Government or any renowned organisation.
- Good skills in Microsoft Office.
- Good communication, writing and team work skills.
- Preference: The preference may be given to the candidates having Master Degree in Law or Diploma in any specialized fields of Law. The candidates with personal flexibility, high motivation, excellent communication, writing, and good rapport building skills in Hindi and English shall have added advantage.
Job Description:
- To ensure that the best legal action is taken by the Institute, Legal Officer may have to perform the following tasks.
- To provide legal support and represent the University in certain Civil/Criminal litigation.
- To perform work related to the RTI matters of the Institute.
- To guide on legal aspects of the staff engagements, project contracts.
- To represent as member secretary for Committee against Sexual Harassment in university.
- Vetting of MoUs and drafting standard agreements
- Performing other relevant legal duties as required.
How to Apply?
- Candidates are requested to apply online through the link (Apply now) provided at the end of the post
- Candidates are required to take a print of acknowledgement of online application and keep it for future reference.
- Short-listed candidates will be informed over e-mail and/or mobile phone to appear for the interview to be conducted at TISS, Mumbai.
Salary:
Rs. 75,000/- p.m. (Commensurate with educational qualification and work experience).
Deadline:
The last date for receipt of online application: 26th June, 2024.
Fee:
The application fee of Rs. 500/- to be paid online. The SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates will be waived from the application fee if they attach the required certificate to the online application form. The application will be valid only on receipt of the application fee for those who are required to pay. Fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.