General Counsel

Job DescriptionAs a founding member, the incumbent will play a crucial role in shaping the legal framework and contributing to the mission from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative mission, working with a purpose-driven team in a high-impact and diverse work environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Legal Analysis: Delving into legal intricacies, scrutinize titles, review documents, and analyze records with sharp attention to detail.
• Strategic Planning: Strategize the legal course of action in each case, gather actionable intelligence, and achieve set objectives.
• Drafting: Draft case summaries, arguments, plaints, pleadings, petitions, and appeals that resonate with judges and authorities.
• Advocacy : Accurately comprehending facts, constructing legal pleadings with relevant touchpoints and keywords, ensuring consistency, and navigating the judicial process with strategic finesse.
• Curation: Proactively curate content to champion rights at the individual, community, and public interest levels, and escalate issues such as anti-corruption, money laundering, and dereliction of public work as an ardent voice of justice.

Skills and qualifications

1) Law postgraduate having a flair for writing.

2) Expertise in civil, sociology, and economic matters including property law (revenue), survey regulations, cooperative, corporate affairs (NCLT), torts, and municipal subjects.

3) Proficient in tackling fraudulence, cheating, and general criminal cases with experience in seeking restorative justice and fighting for compensatory relief. Demonstrate legal prowess from the victim’s perspective.

4) Well-versed in appearing before courts, tribunals, and commission procedures.

5) Ability to accomplish strategic objectives like recovery, injunctions, and arbitration.

6) Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

7) Fluency in native Kannada to engage with local public authorities and mastery in English to connect with the regulatory forums and other stakeholders.

8) Commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and honesty with the highest value on integrity and privacy.

Why Join Us?

• Receive a salary package commensurate with your expertise and talents, which is competitive within the Indian social service sector.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, including attending conferences, workshops, and access to legal resources.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a tangible difference in society.
• Rapid advancement to leadership positions, managing various non-governmental organizations.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
• Flexible work arrangements, travel support, and competitive time off policies to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Location: Bengaluru, with frequent travel across Tumakuru (Koratagere & Madhugiri).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹300,000.00 per year

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person