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Position Objective:

To advance the legal efforts of PETA India’s Cruelty Response Team (CRT) including to pursue criminal action in response to crimes against animals through various means.

Term of Employment:

Full time Retainership Contract

Work Schedule:

Weekdays with evening and weekend work w required

Reports To:

Associate General Counsel – Legal

Location:

Mumbai or Delhi

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

- Monitor the progress of trials in relation to First Information Reports (FIRs) or Preliminary Offense Reports (PORs) handled by CRT
- File, monitor and pursue or defend cases/petitions/applications for rescue and rehabilitation of animals through courts, including through engagement of external legal counsel
- Conduct legal research for ongoing and proposed litigation pertaining to FIRs and PORs
- Advise on legal provisions and applicable charges to be invoked in cases involving crimes against animals
- Recruit, assess and collaborate with external local counsels and liaise with public prosecutors to ensure effective progress in cases involving crimes against animals
- Travel to various locations as required and often on short notice to manage court-related responsibilities
- Maintain comprehensive and organised records of legal documents, including petitions, court orders, and bonds
- Professionally represent PETA India in court, to external counsels, police, government officials, the public, media and all other stakeholders
- Meet with law-enforcement and government officials in order to persuade them to act to the greatest extent of the law in cases of cruelty to animals
- Draft and coordinate or review official letters, Right to Information Act requests, reports,



news releases and other documents as needed to ensure sound legal arguments
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI)
- Minimum three years of relevant experience with at least two years criminal law or litigation experience preferred
- Trial court experience and sound knowledge of criminal law
- Good standing to practice law
- Preferred experience in animal rights law or a related field
- Thoroughly knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA India campaigns
- Ability to collaborate and work seamlessly with other departments such as Policy, Legal and Investigations, as needed
- Proficiency in using computers and legal research tools
- Fluency in Hindi and English; knowledge of additional Indian languages is an asset
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to supporting law enforcement efforts, advancing legal protections for animals, and actively contributing to the prevention of cruelty to animals
- Compassionate, responsible, and self-driven character
- Outgoing and personable manners with excellent communication skills
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- nce to a vegan lifestyle
- Willingness and ability to travel independently for police and court-related responsibilities
- Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA India’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for the group’s positions on issues in a professional manner
- Commitment to the objectives and mission of PETA India

How to Apply:

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📌 Legal Counsel, Cruelty Response (India)
🏢 PETA India
📍 India