- Legal Intern Organisation: Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi

Position: Legal Intern

Department: Legal & Compliance

Location: IIT Delhi

Experience: Freshers / Candidates with prior exposure to legal, compliance, or corporate law functions

About the RoleFITT is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to support its Legal & Compliance functions. The intern will assist in reviewing and analysing contracts, conducting legal and regulatory research, identifying compliance requirements, and supporting documentation and record-keeping activities.

The role is suited for a candidate with a strong interest in corporate law, contracts, legal compliance, and organisational risk management, who is able to translate legal research into clear and practical recommendations.

Key Responsibilities1. Legal & Contractual Support● Assist in reviewing, analysing, drafting, and redrafting agreements and other legal documents from an organisational perspective.

● Review common contractual provisions, including:

○ Indemnity

○ Limitation of liability

○ Confidentiality and non-disclosure

○ Intellectual property rights

○ Termination

○ Representations and warranties

○ Dispute resolution

○ Governing law and jurisdiction

○ Other relevant commercial and legal provisions

● Identify clauses that may create legal, financial, commercial, or operational risks for the organisation.

● Assist in preparing comments, observations, and proposed revisions to contractual documents.

● Support the legal team in maintaining a systematic repository of agreements, legal documents, and related records.

2. Legal Research & Advisory Support● Conduct independent research on legal and regulatory questions relevant to FITT's activities.

● Analyse applicable laws, rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, and judicial developments.

● Prepare concise research notes,



summaries, and recommendations with appropriate legal sources and references.

● Support the team in understanding the practical implications of changes in applicable laws and regulations.

3. Compliance Support● Assist in identifying applicable statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the organisation's activities.

● Monitor legal and regulatory developments and highlight changes that may impact FITT.

● Assist in reviewing internal processes, policies, forms, agreements, and documentation from a compliance perspective.

● Support compliance-related documentation, trackers, checklists, and reporting.

● Assist in maintaining records relating to statutory, regulatory, and contractual compliance.

4. Documentation & Coordination● Maintain accurate and organised legal documentation and records.

● Assist in preparing legal correspondence, notices, summaries, and internal documentation.

● Coordinate with relevant internal teams for collection of information and documents required for legal or compliance activities.

● Ensure confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive legal and organisational information.

Key Skills & Attributes● Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law fundamentals.

● Good understanding of common contractual terms and their organisational implications.

● Ability to identify potential legal, financial, and operational risks in agreements.

● Basic legal drafting and redrafting skills.

● Strong legal research and analytical abilities.





● Ability to independently research legal questions and present clear, concise, and well-supported conclusions.

● Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

● Valuable written and verbal communication skills.

● Ability to interpret statutory and regulatory requirements and understand their practical application.

● Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

● Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with multiple teams.

● High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Educational QualificationsPreferred candidates:

● LL.B. students – preferably in their 3rd or 4th year.

● Company Secretary (CS) students – preferably CS Executive passed.

● LL.B. graduates with prior exposure to an in-house legal/compliance function, corporate law firm, consulting organisation, or similar professional environment.

● Candidates with exposure to corporate law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, or legal research will be preferred.

What the Intern Will Gain● Practical exposure to in-house legal and compliance functions.

● Experience in reviewing and analysing commercial and organisational agreements.

● Exposure to legal and regulatory requirements applicable to an innovation and incubation ecosystem.

● Understanding of contractual risk assessment and organisational decision-making.

● Hands-on experience in legal research, documentation, and compliance processes.

Ideal Candidate: A proactive and detail-oriented law/CS professional who combines sound legal fundamentals with strong research and analytical skills and is keen to gain practical exposure to corporate legal and compliance operations within an innovation and incubation ecosystem.

Interested candidates can mail their resume to [email protected]

📌 Legal Intern (New Delhi)
🏢 Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi
📍 New Delhi