Details of the Organization

Established through the UPES Act, 2003, of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is a top-ranked, UGC-recognised, private university. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, UPES has been ranked 46, with a rank of 42 in engineering, 41 in management, & a rank of 28 in law. In addition to this, the university has been ranked the No. 1 private university in academic reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2024 and is among the top 3% of universities in the world. 

Details of the Job/Internship

UPES is hiring for the position of Assistant Director / Deputy Director - Legal with 15 years of experience to join their campus in Dehradun. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Contract Management
• Review and assess the legal implications of contracts and commitments made by the University.
• Prepare, draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contractual agreements supporting operations across functions such as real estate, IT, marketing, sales, maintenance, vendor relations, international collaborations, and finance.
• Provide strategic legal input for business transactions and mitigate associated legal risks.
• Litigation Management
• Monitor and manage ongoing litigation.
• Liaise effectively with external legal counsel.
• Maintain strong working relationships with statutory bodies, legal professionals, and stakeholders to resolve legal disputes efficiently.
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Strategize and coordinate with external counsel on matters related to trademarks, copyrights, and other IP assets.
• Ensure proactive protection and enforcement of the University's intellectual property.
• Compliance & Policy Development
• Develop, review, and update internal policies aligned with regulatory standards.
• Ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including those set by UGC, Bar Council of India, and other governing bodies.
• Monitor legal developments and advise management on necessary policy or operational changes.
• Right to Information (RTI)
• Collaborate with internal departments to draft timely and compliant responses to RTI applications.
• Ensure institutional transparency while maintaining compliance with applicable legal norms.

Eligibility

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High standards of integrity and professionalism.
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound legal judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work across teams and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Experience Required: Minimum 15 years.
• Education: LLB & CS (Company Secretary).
• Industry Background: Mandatory experience in the Education sector — either with a law firm specializing in education law or as part of an in-house legal team in an education institution.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Dehradun, Uttrakhand