Details of the Organization

Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) is a pioneering charitable foundation focused on children’s development and climate change. The organisation supports global grant making activities, partnership development, and adherence to charity law and regulatory standards. CIFF fosters a collaborative legal environment dedicated to impactful program implementation and compliance.

Details of the Job/Internship

CIFF is hiring a Legal Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract at their Delhi office. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate grant, service, consultant, and monitoring agreements.
• Advise on governance, compliance, safeguarding, and regulatory updates (FCRA, FEMA, Data Protection, Companies Act).
• Manage external counsel, provide legal training, and oversee compliance frameworks.
• Conduct legal due diligence on partners and grantees.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Finance, HR, IT, and Programmes.
• Provide ad hoc advice on legal, regulatory, commercial, and governance issues.
• Drive process improvements and legal awareness across the organisation.

Eligibility

• Qualified Indian lawyer with proven experience in not-for-profit or similar fast-paced legal environments.
• Skilled in corporate, commercial contracts, regulatory law, and governance.
• Strong research, communication, organisational skills, and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to children’s development, climate change, and social impact work.

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Delhi, India