About the Organization
Swaniti Initiative is a social enterprise working at the intersection of climate action, governance, and last-mile public service delivery. The organization collaborates with subnational governments across multiple geographies in the Global South to strengthen program implementation, unlock public capital, and create sustainable systemic changes through evidence-based policymaking and technical assistance.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Full-Time Legal Job Opportunity
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university.
- LL.M. or Company Secretary (CS) qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in corporate legal, commercial contracts, compliance, or company secretarial functions.
- Prior experience with a CSO, NGO, or development sector organization will be an added advantage.
- Experience in drafting and reviewing legal agreements and handling corporate legal documentation.
- Exposure to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory work is preferred.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, NDAs, MOUs, service agreements, and partnership agreements.
- Providing legal support on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management matters.
- Ensuring compliance with company law, labour laws, corporate governance norms, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Assisting in corporate transactions, joint ventures, investments, and other commercial legal matters.
- Coordinating with internal teams and external legal counsel on legal matters and litigation.
- Maintaining statutory registers, board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and other corporate records.
- Conducting legal research and tracking regulatory developments impacting the organization.
- Supporting company secretarial functions, including board meeting documentation, minutes, statutory filings, and regulatory submissions.
- Liaising with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and contract laws.
- Excellent legal drafting, research, and analytical abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation.
Mode of Work
- On-site
- Location: New Delhi, India
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply through the official LinkedIn job posting using the link below:
Application Link
Important Notes / Additional Information
- If applicants do not receive any communication from the organization within 30 days of applying, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
- Applications may be retained in the organization’s database for consideration in future opportunities.
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