The National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) has invited applications for the position of Consultant – Legal under the Khelo India programme. The position is based in Delhi and is offered on a contractual basis for two years. Candidates with a law qualification and at least four years of post-qualification experience may apply online.
About National Institute for Smart Government (NISG)
The National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2002 through a public-private partnership involving the Government of India and NASSCOM. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, NISG operates in the field of electronic governance. It supports government institutions in implementing technology-enabled administrative reforms and improving public service delivery through strategic planning, project consulting, capacity building and related governance initiatives.
About the Position
- Post: Consultant – Legal
- Programme: Khelo India
- Employment Type: Contractual
- Contract Duration: 2 years
- Location: Delhi
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in law (LLM). / Equivalent in Sports Law.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in law (LLM) or equivalent in Sports Law.
- Experience in Sports Law or a public sector-related legal role.
- Experience in Government, Public Sector, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies.
Work Experience
Candidates must have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in relevant legal work.
Essential Work Experience Areas
- Contract drafting, legal vetting and contract administration.
- Legal research, litigation support and legal documentation.
- Statutory compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of contract law, commercial law, administrative law, labour law and regulatory compliance.
- Working knowledge of government procurement regulations, including GFR, GeM, CVC Guidelines and the RTI Act.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, MoUs, agreements, RFPs, tender documents, work orders, legal notices, policy notes, SOPs, affidavits, infrastructure proposals, legal opinions, RTI replies, audit responses and litigation documents.
- Familiarity with court procedures, arbitration proceedings, statutory approvals, compliance monitoring and litigation management systems.
Desired Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work with legal research platforms or equivalent legal databases.
Nature of Work
The selected Consultant – Legal will be responsible for providing legal support in programme implementation, procurement, contract management, compliance and litigation-related matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing and maintaining contracts, agreements, MoUs, undertakings, legal notices and other legal documents required for programme implementation.
- Conducting legal vetting of RFPs, tender documents, work orders, procurement contracts and vendor agreements.
- Supporting contract lifecycle management, including execution, amendments, renewals, closure and record maintenance.
- Reviewing infrastructure proposals, statutory clearances, land ownership documents and legal compliance undertakings.
- Conducting legal research on sports law, procurement regulations, public administration, arbitration, labour laws and contract management.
- Monitoring compliance with GFR, procurement regulations, statutory requirements, confidentiality obligations and data protection standards.
- Preparing legal opinions, briefing notes, SOPs, policy notes, agenda papers and presentations for senior officials.
- Assisting in preparing replies to RTI applications, audit observations, parliamentary matters and other statutory communications.
- Preparing case briefs, para-wise comments, affidavits, factual notes and replies for litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Coordinating with empanelled legal agencies and monitoring court cases, arbitration matters and other legal proceedings.
- Maintaining a centralised litigation management system and following up with stakeholders on legal proceedings, contract execution and compliance timelines.
Selection Process
The recruitment process involves the following stages:
- Online Application: Candidates submit their applications and upload their resumes.
- Shortlisting: Applications are reviewed by the HR team against the requirements of the position.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates are informed by email about the interview date, time and venue or meeting link.
- Offer and Onboarding: Selected candidates receive an offer letter and complete onboarding through their applicant accounts.
Place of Posting
Delhi.
How to Apply?
- Interested candidates must apply through the NISG SARAL Careers Portal.
- Open the Consultant – Legal vacancy and select Apply Now.
- Complete the online application and upload your resume.
- Applicants will receive login details by email to track their application status through the applicant portal.
- Application Link: [Click Here to Apply]
Contact
Email: [email protected].