Principal / Legal Consultant

Job Title: Principal / Legal Consultant

The Principal or Legal Consultant – Law will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, academic oversight (if in an institution), or legal consultancy (if in a corporate/legal firm). This role involves ensuring compliance, offering legal opinions, guiding academic curriculum (if educational), and managing legal risks for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:For Educational Institution (Principal – Law):

• Lead and manage the law faculty/department.
• Ensure implementation of curriculum as per Bar Council of India (BCI) norms.
• Organize seminars, legal aid camps, and moot court sessions.
• Guide faculty on teaching methodologies and research.
• Build partnerships with legal institutions, law firms, and judiciary bodies.
• Monitor academic performance and discipline among students.
• Facilitate NAAC, BCI, and UGC compliance and documentation.

For Corporate/Legal Firm (Consultant – Law):

• Advise on matters related to corporate law, labor law, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Represent the organization in legal matters as needed.
• Conduct legal audits and risk assessments.
• Stay updated with changes in applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide internal training and awareness on legal issues.

Qualification & Experience:

• LL.M or Ph.D. in Law (mandatory for academic institutions).
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in legal practice or academic leadership.
• Enrollment with State Bar Council (for Consultant).
• Experience with BCI, UGC, NAAC norms (for Principal role in college/university).

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of Indian legal system and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical thinking with problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, legal research databases (Manupatra, SCC, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• total work: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person