Project Officer (Legal)

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About the Organization

The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Rural Development, is a premier national centre of excellence in rural development and Panchayati Raj. Recognized internationally as one of the UN-ESCAP Centres of Excellence, it builds capacities of rural development functionaries, elected representatives of PRIs, bankers, NGOs and other stakeholders through inter-related activities of training, research and consultancy. The Institute is located in the historic city of Hyderabad in Telangana state. The NIRD&PR celebrated its Golden Jubilee Year of establishment in 2008. In addition to the main campus at Hyderabad, this Institute has North-Eastern Regional Centre at Guwahati, Assam to meet the NE-regional needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Government representatives in legal proceedings, including administrative hearings, arbitration, and court cases.
• Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, and other court documents.
• Draft, review, and revise various legal documents, including contracts, agreements, policies, and legislative texts.
• Provide legal advice and opinions to government officials and departments on various legal matters, including administrative law, labor law, constitutional law, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on potential legal risks and suggest measures to mitigate them.
• Analyze laws, regulations, and legal precedents to provide accurate and timely legal advice.
• Develop and update legal guidelines, manuals, and other resources for use by government departments.
• Coordinate with other legal professionals, both with in and outside the government,
• The role involves travel for court appearances, meetings, or training sessions

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from an accredited institution. Preferably a master's degree in law (LLM) or a specialization in a relevant area of law.

 Experience

• Minimum 05 years of Prior experience as a legal officer, attorney, or in a related legal capacity, preferably within the public sector.
• Must be licensed to practice law.

Salary

Rs.1,40,000/- per month (Consolidated)

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