A. Key Roles & Responsibilities
Advise leadership on legal risks and opportunities related to government contracts, lending-partner frameworks, procurement, and regulatory matters
Draft, review, and negotiate MoUs, contracts, grant agreements, and procurement-related documents with vendors, partners, and government agencies
Ensure compliance with all applicable State and national legal frameworks, including government regulations, service rules, procurement laws, and financial guidelines
Provide inputs on legal aspects of policy frameworks, institutional design, and cross-government collaborations facilitated by ARJUN
Coordinate with external legal counsel and State legal departments for opinion, vetting, or dispute resolution, where needed
Develop internal templates, checklists, and knowledge products to institutionalise legal best practices across the organisation
Assist government departments, as required, in navigating legal processes linked to externally aided projects, public procurement, or international cooperation.

B. Desired Competencies




High-performing individual with a solid academic background and a consistent track record of excellence in relevant work experience
Experience advising government departments, legal cells, or SPVs is highly desirable
Sound understanding of contract law, government regulations, procurement processes, and inter-institutional agreements
Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to strengthening public legal systems and processes for better development outcomes
Excellent analytical, documentation, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

C. Qualification Criteria: Bachelors/Masters degree in Law from a recognised University or Skilled Institution recognised by Government. D. Experience Criteria: Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience, in total, as a practising Advocate and/or as a Law Officer in any State or Central Government department or entity/other PSU (periods in practice and in service are added to arrive at the total experience).

E. Last Date of Apply: 09th August 2026

📌 Legal Officer Chandigarh (India)
🏢 Haryana Knowledge
📍 India