Legal Consultant

Position – Legal Consultant (01)

Full Time

In-office: Delhi

Organisation: People for Animals Public Policy Foundation [PFA-PPF]

PFA-PPF is the policy and research organisation founded by Smt. Gauri Maulekhi, an accomplished animal welfare expert. It works with the objective of impacting the lives of animals in India by being a part of policy reform and setting up systems which are sustainable and humane through research and capacity building.

The candidate will be working closely with Ms. Gauri Maulekhi, Founder and Trustee of PFA-PPF and her team members.

How to Apply

For a quick and easy application process, please fill out the form below so we can review your application and get in touch with you.

Application Form: https://forms.gle/hp3u6eNq81ji7u519

Qualifications:

• Must have completed a three-years or five-years LLB.
• Possessing 3-5 years of experience in practising law in the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and National Green Tribunal and briefing Senior Counsels.
• Must be proficient in Hindi and English.

Experience:

• Drafting, vetting and filing of petitions, counter affidavits, rejoinders, convenience compilations and other legal documents.
• Briefing and assisting Senior Counsels.
• Appearance and assistance in court proceedings before the Supreme Court, High Court, District Courts and Tribunals.
• Experienced in legal drafting, conducting research work and filing and management of cases.
• Proficient in SCCOnline and other databases for legal research.

Remuneration: Subject to negotiation

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, vetting and filing of petitions, counter affidavits, rejoinders, convenience compilations and other legal documents.
• Drafting briefing notes, briefing and assisting Senior Advocates.
• Meeting with Government Officers and drafting policy documents from time to time.
• Working in coordination with external counsels, including offices of Senior Counsels.
• Research related to animal protection laws, food safety laws, environmental laws and other allied laws.

Location: Green Park, Delhi. The candidate must be based out of Delhi NCR and must be willing to travel outside Delhi to attend and assist in important meetings with Government officials and court hearings from time to time if required.

To apply, please email the following documents to [HIDDEN TEXT], with [HIDDEN TEXT] in CC:

1. Your CV
2. Two writing samples (published or unpublished)
3. An Expression of Interest (EOI) of no more than 200 words outlining your interest in the position.

Alternatively, for a quick and easy application process, you may fill out the Application Form to submit your details for review.

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation, interviews, and potential assessment exercises.