Details of the Organization
Azim Premji Foundation is a not-for-profit organization working to improve the quality and equity of education in India. It operates across multiple states and union territories, reaching over 3,50,000 schools. The Foundation focuses on large-scale, long-term educational and developmental impact. It employs over 1000 professionals and works at multiple levels to drive systemic change.
Details of the Job/Internship
Azim Premji Foundation is hiring a Legal Counsel / Legal Executive with around 5 years of experience to support its legal and compliance functions.
Role and Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including EPC, service, software licence, and lease agreements.
- Develop standard contract templates and compliance checklists.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws such as Shops & Establishments Act, PF, Minimum Wages Act, and Contract Labour Act.
- Conduct legal research and apply relevant laws and regulations.
- Handle litigation matters.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel on IP, taxation, RTI, and RTE matters.
- Publish periodic MIS on legal and secretarial matters.
Eligibility
- LL.B. from a reputed law college.
- Around 5 years of generalist legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
- Strong drafting and English language skills.
- Knowledge of contract and property law.
- Good legal research and writing skills.
- Understanding of commercial matters.
Salary/Stipend
Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.
Type of Opportunity
Fulltime
Country
India
Address
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Application and Registration Details
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