About the Organization
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936 and was awarded the āDeemedĀ to be Universityā status in 1964. TISS is fully funded by the University Grants Commission,Ā Government of India and operates from its main campus in Mumbai, and the off-campuses atĀ Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad.
TISS provides work opportunities to scholars committed to creating a just society through education,Ā generation of knowledge and field action. The Institute wishes to recruit a qualified Legal Officer for theĀ Office of the Registrar, TISS.
Job Description
Applications are invited for one post of āLegal Officerā to be filled on contract basis for a period of one yearĀ initially and extendable based on performance of the candidate and requirement of the Institute.
To ensure that the best legal action is taken by the Institute, Legal Officer may have to perform the following
tasks.
ļ· To provide legal support and represent the University in certain Civil/Criminal litigation.
ļ· To perform work related to the RTI matters of the Institute.
ļ· To guide on legal aspects of the staff engagements, project contracts.
ļ· To represent as member secretary for Committee against Sexual Harassment in university.
ļ· To performing other relevant duties as required.
ļ· Vetting of MoUs and drafting standard agreements
Monthly remuneration: Rs. 60,000/-
Qualification and Experience
Bachelorās Degree in Law from recognised University / Institute with aggregate of 60% marks. A
good academic record with at least 55% of aggregate marks or B+ in the academic 10 point grade
scale.
ļ· Five years experience as an advocator as a law officer in Legal Department of Central or State
Government or any renowned organisation.
ļ· Good skills in Microsoft Office
Application Procedure
The application fee of Rs. 500/- to be paid online. The SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates willĀ be waived from the application fee if they attach the required certificate to the online application form. TheĀ application will be valid only on receipt of the application fee for those who are required to pay.
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