Details of the Organization

Project Yananai is a global nonprofit organisation focused on empowering underserved communities. It works through adult education, sustainable skills development, and humanitarian aid. The organisation is expanding its operations in India as part of its Strategic Growth and Impact Plan.

Details of the Job/Internship

Project Yananai is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel (Volunteer) with 7–10 years of experience to support its India operations in a home-based, remote role.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, practical, and timely legal advice to the National Management Team, program leads, and partners.
• Interpret and apply Indian laws, regulations, and case law to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Lead the end-to-end registration of Project Yananai Foundation as a Section 8 Company, including drafting MOA and AOA and structuring for FCRA readiness.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, partnership agreements, and other legal documents.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, including the Companies Act, FCRA, labour laws, tax exemptions, and data protection.
• Support the development and implementation of organisational policies on compliance, safeguarding, anti-corruption, and data privacy.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks related to nonprofit and humanitarian operations.
• Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and regulatory inquiries in coordination with external counsel.
• Mentor regional Legal Counsels and deliver training on legal compliance, safeguarding, and risk management.
• Advise on governance, Board procedures, statutory filings, and maintenance of legal registrations.
• Ensure proper documentation, record keeping, and support for legal audits.
• Represent the organisation before legal forums, regulators, and sector networks as delegated.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.
• Master’s degree in Law (LLM) is preferred.
• Registered with the Bar Council of India and in good standing.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in a senior legal role.
• Hands-on experience in Section 8 company registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit legal frameworks, including FCRA, Companies Act compliance, and tax exemptions.
• Experience in compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and alignment with humanitarian values.
• Fluency in English and Hindi; Telugu proficiency is an advantage.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Remote

Application and Registration Details

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