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Legal Fellow, Founder's Office

Lawyer Profile — Legal Researcher

Location

Recent Delhi (Hauz Khas)

Experience

3–4 years (post-qualification)

Compensation

₹80,000 per month (approx.)

Reporting to

Managing Director / relevant workstream Director

About Fairfax Centre for Free EnterpriseFairfax Centre for Free Enterprise is an independent research institution working at the intersection of enterprise and policy reform, built to advance evidence-led ideas for India's long-term economic growth.

Its vision centres on unlocking India's growth potential by championing free enterprise, shaping responsive institutions, and empowering entrepreneurs. The Centre runs two core workstreams: the Enterprise Growth Lab (EGL), which delivers actionable intelligence for MSMEs, and India 2047, an industry-led roadmap for India's economic reform through policy and regulation.

The Centre is chaired by Mr.

Amitabh

Kant — former CEO of NITI Aayog (2016–2022), former Secretary of the Department for Industrial Policy and Promotion (2014–2016), and India's Ex-G20 Sherpa, known for driving national initiatives such as Startup India, Make in India, and the Aspirational Districts Program. It is led day-to-day by a small bench of senior practitioners, including Ranveer Nagaich (Managing Director), Prateek Goyal (Director, Enterprise Growth Lab), and Diewakarr Anupam Mittal (Director, Partnerships).





About the RoleWe are looking for a Legal Researcher to support the Centre's policy work on the regulatory and legislative dimensions of India's enterprise ecosystem — feeding directly into the India 2047 reform agenda and the Enterprise Growth Lab's MSME-focused work. The role sits at the intersection of law and public policy: analysing regulation, tracking legislative change, and translating legal complexity into clear, actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities• Conduct legal and regulatory research across areas such as banking and finance law, industrial/land regulation, customs and trade law, and MSME-related statutes

- Track legislative and regulatory developments — Budget announcements, RBI/SEBI circulars, ministry notifications, court rulings — relevant to ease of doing business
- Draft policy notes, comparative legal analyses, and briefing memos for the Chairperson and senior leadership
- Support drafting of model laws, comments on draft bills/regulations, and submissions to government consultations
- Coordinate with external legal counsel, academic partners, and industry legal teams as needed
- Contribute to the Centre's published research — issue briefs, expert commentary, and long-form policy work

Who We're Looking For• Law degree from a top-tier institution (National Law Universities or equivalent)

- 3–4 years of relevant experience — law firm, litigation, legal-policy think tank, regulatory affairs, or in-house legal/compliance
- Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills across corporate, regulatory, and public law
- Interest in economic policy and public law reform, beyond conventional legal practice
- Ability to distil complex legal/regulatory issues for non-legal audiences, including policymakers and industry leaders

How to ApplyPlease send your CV and a short cover note explaining your interest to [email protected], with the position title in the subject line.

📌 Legal Researcher (Delhi)
🏢 Fairfax Centre for Free Enterprise
📍 Delhi