Details of the Organization

National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), an autonomous, statutory and regulatory organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India having its office at 5th floor, TICEL Bio Park, Taramani, Chennai.

Details of the Job/Internship

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) invites applications for for the engagement of one Consultant B (Legal) on Contractual basis in CS III (Biodiversity) Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change purely on temporary basis. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Render necessary assistance to the Adjudicating Officers appointed under Section 55 (A) of the Biological Diversity (Amendement) Act, 2023 in discharging the functions stipulated therein.
• Extend necessary support to the MoEFCC on matters pertaining to the legal matters, liasoning with NBA, other Ministries, Government of India and also with the State Governments in the implementation of the Biological Diversity (Amendement) Act, 2023 and Rules, 2024 and the related matters thereof.
• Render necessary assistance to the MoEFCC to file affidavits, counter affidavits, statement of facts on legal issues before the various Courts, Tribunals and Government Departments.
• Undertake any other works assigned by MoEFCC.

Eligibility

Essential:

• Master of Law (LLM) from a recognized University approved by the Bar Council of India and practised as an advocate for a minimum of 09 years and knowledge of MS office.

Desirable:

• Experience in practising in the District Courts/High Courts or any other Courts/Tribunals for at least 5 years in Environment and Biodiversity Laws.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal issues in the Biological Diversity (Amendement) Act, 2023.
• Good analytical and legal research capabilities.
• Good written and spoken knowledge of English and Hindi.

Age Limit:

• The maximum age limit for engagement of Consultant “B” shall be 45 years as on the last date for receipt of application.

Salary/Stipend

The remuneration of the Consultant will be Rs. 80,000/- P.M. (Consolidated) and subject to TDS at the rates applicable.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

5 th Floor, Ticel Bio Park, CSIR Road, Taramani, CHENNAI – 600 113.

Application and Registration Details

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