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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) invites applications for the position of Legal Associate on a contractual basis at its Headquarters, Football House, New Delhi.

The Legal, Regulatory and Governance Department is responsible for advising and supporting the Federation on a wide range of disciplinary, governance, regulatory, commercial, contractual, litigation and other legal matters arising from the administration and development of football in India.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Legal Department and will gain exposure to the legal and regulatory framework governing a national sporting federation, including matters involving AIFF regulations, FIFA and AFC regulations, contractual arrangements, disciplinary proceedings, governance, litigation and sports-related commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities The Legal Assistant will be expected to assist the Legal, Regulatory and Governance Department in the following areas:

- Legal Drafting & Documentation

- Assist in the drafting, reviewing, formatting and finalisation of legal documents, correspondence, notices, agreements and other legal instruments.

- Assist in preparing and reviewing service agreements, sponsorship and partnership agreements, licensing arrangements, commercial contracts, consultancy agreements, tenders, addenda, corrigenda and other contractual documentation.

- Prepare legal briefs, notes, summaries, chronologies and other documentation required by the Legal Department.

- Regulatory & Governance Matters

- Assist in the drafting, review and revision of AIFF regulations, policies, circulars, guidelines and other governance documents.

- Conduct legal and regulatory research on matters concerning the AIFF Constitution, FIFA and AFC regulations, applicable Indian laws and sports-governance frameworks.

- Assist in reviewing Federation policies and procedures to identify potential legal, regulatory and compliance risks and ensure that the Federation’s interests are adequately protected.

- Disciplinary & Sports Regulatory Matters

- Assist in matters relating to disciplinary proceedings, appeals, player status, registration, transfers and other regulatory disputes.





- Assist in the work of AIFF committees and bodies dealing with disciplinary, ethics, appeal and other regulatory matters, as required.

- Litigation, Arbitration & External Counsel Coordination

- Assist the Legal Department in coordinating with external advocates, law firms and legal counsel engaged by the Federation.

- Assist in compiling documents, factual briefs, legal records and instructions required by external legal counsel in connection with court proceedings, arbitration, sports disputes and proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

- Track ongoing legal matters, hearings, deadlines, filings and instructions and assist in ensuring timely coordination between the Federation and its external counsel.

- Assist in legal research and preparation of materials for litigation and other dispute-resolution proceedings.

- Commercial & Contractual Matters

- Assist in reviewing commercial arrangements undertaken by the Federation, including sponsorship, partnership, licensing, branding, media, service-provider and other commercial agreements.

- Assist in identifying contractual, compliance and legal risks and ensure that the Federation’s interests are appropriately safeguarded.

- Assist in reviewing tenders, RFPs, bid documents, contractual terms and related communications from a legal and compliance perspective.

- Legal Research & Advisory Support

- Conduct research on Indian sports law, commercial law, employment law, intellectual property, competition law, data protection, consumer protection and other areas relevant to the Federation’s operations.

- Research and analyse FIFA, AFC and other international sporting regulations and their application to matters before the Federation.





- Prepare legal research notes and assist senior members of the Department in developing legal positions and recommendations.

- Departmental & Federation Support

- Assist the Legal Department in responding to legal queries received from various departments, Member Associations, clubs, players, officials, service providers and other stakeholders.

- Coordinate with internal departments to obtain relevant information and documentation for legal matters.

- Assist in monitoring compliance with contractual, regulatory and statutory obligations.

- Undertake such other legal, regulatory, governance and administrative responsibilities as may be assigned by the Department from time to time.

Qualifications & Skills

Educational Qualification

- LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. / B.B.A. LL.B. or an equivalent recognised law degree.

Skilled Experience

- Candidates with 0–2 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) are particularly encouraged to apply.

- Fresh law graduates with relevant internships and a demonstrated interest in sports law, football governance, commercial law or regulatory matters will also be considered.

- Prior internship or work experience in sports law, commercial law, litigation, regulatory law or corporate law will be an advantage.

- Candidates with experience in or familiarity with FIFA and AFC regulations, sports governance, disciplinary regulations, player regulations or CAS proceedings will be preferred.

Core Skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent legal drafting, proofreading and research abilities.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to handle multiple assignments and work within tight timelines.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

How To Apply

Please fill in the Google form link below to send the applications in soft copy.

https://forms.gle/CpE74p28P66KFJGo7

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, the date and time of which will be communicated via email.

AIFF reserves the right to cancel/reject the vacancy or applications without assigning any reason.

📌 Legal Associate (Delhi)
🏢 All India Football Federation
📍 Delhi