About the Organization
Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) is a Schedule ‘A’ Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Incorporated in 2021, AWEIL is engaged in the manufacture and supply of weapon systems, small arms, tank gun articles, and ammunition components through its production units across India.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Legal Job Opportunity (Contractual)
Position Details
- Position: Legal Expert
- Number of Posts: 01 (UR)
- Nature of Appointment: Full-Time Contract Basis
- Initial Tenure: 1 Year
- Extension: Extendable annually up to an additional 3 years based on performance and organizational requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University/Institute recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Registration with any State Bar Council in India.
Desirable Qualifications
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) or higher qualifications will be preferred.
Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years of post-qualification legal experience in Central Government, State Government, PSU, Statutory Bodies, or reputed organizations.
- Thorough knowledge of corporate, commercial, labour, industrial, taxation, land acquisition, contract, and arbitration laws.
Additional Requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer applications.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and vetting legal documents, notices, agreements, pleadings, affidavits, contracts, MOUs, JV agreements, EOI and RFP conditions, PPP agreements, lease agreements, and related legal instruments.
- Providing legal opinions and advisory services on contractual disputes, service matters, disciplinary proceedings, taxation, arbitration, and corporate law issues.
- Handling legal notices and legal queries.
- Representing and defending AWEIL before courts, tribunals, forums, statutory authorities, and quasi-judicial bodies.
Mode of Work
- Offline
- Place of Posting: AWEIL Corporate Office, Kanpur
- Selected candidate may be deputed to AWEIL units or government offices as required.
Important Dates and Timelines
- Last Date to Apply: 15 June 2026
Salary / Perks
- Consolidated Monthly Emoluments: ₹90,000
- Remuneration: ₹80,000
- Conveyance: ₹6,000
- Medical: ₹3,000
- Mobile/Internet: ₹1,000
- Annual Enhancement: 10% increase per year
- Casual Leave: 12 days per year (pro-rata basis)
- Company Accommodation may be provided subject to availability and applicable rules.
Selection Procedure
Selection will be based on:
- Educational Qualifications
- Relevant Experience
- Performance in Personal Interview
The competent authority may adopt higher shortlisting criteria in case of a large number of applications.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit a hard copy application in the prescribed format along with:
- Two self-attested passport-size photographs
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates
- Proof of age
- Experience certificates
- Other supporting documents as prescribed
Applications should be sent through Speed Post/Courier to:
Director (HR)
Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Limited
Ordnance Factory Kanpur (OFC) Premises
Kalpi Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208009
Applicants should clearly mention:
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF LEGAL EXPERT”
on the envelope.
Important Notes
- Only hard copy applications will be accepted.
- Candidates working in Government/Public Sector organizations should apply through proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the interview stage.
- Original documents will be verified during the interview.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline are liable to be rejected.
- The appointment is purely contractual and does not confer any right to regularization or absorption in the company.
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