Junior Lawyer

Company Description

Kingston Educational Institute (KEI)

28-acre campus at Nilgunj, Barasat

Role Description

full-time, on-site position

legal research, drafting, vetting of documents, contract management, and compliance monitoring

acting as a practical legal trainer for law students

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, briefs, and reports.
• Draft, review, and vet various legal documents, agreements, and institutional policies.
• Assist in compliance matters related to the

  Trust and Society Act

  ,

  UGC

  ,

  AICTE

  ,

  BCI

  , and

  Higher Education Department regulations

  .
• Liaise with external counsel, government authorities, and internal departments for ongoing cases and compliance requirements.
• Support in drafting notices, replies, and legal correspondence.
• Maintain and update legal records, case files, and institutional compliance registers.
• Provide legal assistance in matters related to property, contracts, affiliations, and intellectual property rights.
• Participate in student engagement activities by providing legal exposure and accompanying law students to courts for practical training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.)

  from a recognized university.

• Valid license to practice law

  under the Bar Council of India.
• Proficiency in

  legal drafting

  ,

  research

  , and

  interpretation of statutes

  .
• Familiarity with

  Trust, Society, and Education Laws

  .
• Excellent

  written and verbal communication skills

  .
• Strong

  analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

  .
• Ability to work

  independently

  as well as

  collaboratively

  within multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior

  internship or experience

  in educational, corporate, or institutional law is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of compliance filing, contract lifecycle management, and digital legal documentation.
• Understanding of

  academic regulations and government liaisons

  .
• Experience in conducting

  legal awareness sessions

  or practical training for students.