01 Oct
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Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi
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New Delhi
01 Oct
Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi
New Delhi
Job Description- Legal Intern
Organisation: Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi
Position: Legal Intern
Department: Legal & Compliance
Location: IIT Delhi
This is a 2-month unpaid internship, after which a performance-based stipend will be provided.
About the Role
FITT 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 explicit and practical recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
1. 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 th
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