Job Vacancy: Legal Officer at TISS Mumbai

Application Deadline: 26 June 2024

Position Details

Job Title: Legal Officer

Number of Positions: 01 (One)

Location: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

Duration: One year contract, initially extendable based on performance and institute requirements.

Salary: Rs. 75,000 per month (Commensurate with educational qualification and work experience).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institute with a good academic record (at least 55% aggregate marks or B+ on a 10-point grade scale).
  • Preference for candidates with a Master’s Degree in Law or a Diploma in specialized fields of Law.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of three years’ experience as an advocate or as a law officer in the Legal Department of Central/State Government or any reputed organization.
  • Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication, writing, and teamwork skills.
  • Added advantage for candidates with excellent communication and rapport-building skills in both Hindi and English, and high motivation.

Job Description

  • Provide legal support and representation in civil/criminal litigation.
  • Handle RTI matters of the Institute.
  • Advise on legal aspects of staff engagements and project contracts.
  • Act as member secretary for the Committee against Sexual Harassment at the university.
  • Vet MoUs and draft standard agreements.
  • Perform other relevant legal duties as required.

Application Process

  • How to Apply:
  • Apply online through the link provided at the end of the job post.
  • After submitting the online application, take a print of the acknowledgement for future reference.
  • Short-listed candidates will be informed via email and/or mobile phone to appear for an interview at TISS, Mumbai.
  • Application Fee:
  • Rs. 500/- to be paid online.
  • Fee waivers for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates upon submission of the required certificate with the online application.
  • Application will be valid only on receipt of the application fee (where applicable). Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Deadline

  • The last date for receipt of online applications is 26th June 2024.

For more details and to apply, visit the official application link here.

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