About Nyaaya

Nyaaya is an open-access digital resource that provides simple actionable reliable and accessible legal information in multiple formats helping solve day-to-day legal problems so that citizens are aware of their rights and feel empowered to seek justice.

Role Description

Nyaaya is seeking an experienced legal professional to anchor the Samvidhaan Fellowship in Karnataka. This is a leadership role for someone who combines litigation expertise with programme management and is passionate about strengthening access to justice.

In this role you will drive the strategic and operational success of the Fellowship across Karnataka. You will lead a cohort of Fellows oversee a diverse portfolio of litigation and legal aid initiatives build partnerships with lawyers and civil society organisations and ensure that legal interventions translate into meaningful outcomes for underserved communities.

Working closely with the Access to Justice Lead mentors and external stakeholders you will shape how the Fellowship delivers impact while strengthening systems processes and partnerships that advance the programmes long-term vision.

This is an opportunity to play a leadership role in one of Indias most impactful access-to-justice initiatives. You will help shape legal interventions that improve peoples everyday interactions with the justice system while mentoring the next generation of public-interest legal professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

Programme Leadership

- Lead the implementation and growth of the Samvidhaan Fellowship across Karnataka ensuring high-quality programme delivery and measurable impact.
- Translate programme priorities into clear workplans milestones and performance goals for Fellows.
- Foster a high-performing learning environment through regular coaching feedback and peer learning.
- Coordinate with mentors advisors and subject matter experts to strengthen Fellows professional development.

Litigation & Access to Justice





- Provide strategic oversight of the Fellowships litigation and legal aid portfolio ensuring timely high-quality case management.
- Guide Fellows on litigation strategy client counselling grievance redressal and legal interventions.
- Build and strengthen relationships with advocates legal service providers courts and partner organisations.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of litigation and legal aid opportunities including identifying cases with the potential for systemic impact.
- Monitor case progress referrals documentation and outcomes while ensuring strong quality assurance and knowledge management.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Serve as the state-level representative for the Fellowship supporting in cultivating trusted relationships with legal practitioners institutions and civil society partners.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the Fellowships ecosystem through collaborations partnerships and strategic initiatives.
- Capture insights and best practices to inform programme improvements and contribute to Nyaayas broader access-to-justice mission.

Who Were Looking For

You are a legal professional with a strong foundation in litigation and a track record of leading people programmes or access to justice projects. You are equally comfortable navigating court processes mentoring early-career professionals and building partnerships that create lasting social impact.

Eligibility criteria

- Undergraduate degree in law.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in litigation legal aid programme management or a related field.

Skills & Experience

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kannada.
- Robust understanding of litigation processes court procedures and legal aid ecosystems.




- Demonstrated ability to lead teams mentor professionals and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- Excellent planning analytical documentation and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Location and Remuneration

1. This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore with occasional travel depending on programme requirements.
2. The remuneration for this role is in the range of INR depending on experience.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through our online portal by filling in the required details in the application form and uploading the following documents:

- Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) (not exceeding two A4 pages)
- Details of two references including names contact details and nature of professional relationship
- A one-page statement of interest explaining why they are a good fit for the role and highlighting their relevant experience in litigation legal aid programme management or access to justice.
- A sample of previous work demonstrating relevant experience. This could include a legal research or writing sample litigation or case strategy note legal aid or access-to-justice project plan programme report training or mentoring material or any other work that demonstrates their ability to combine legal expertise with programme leadership. Candidates may submit one or two samples.

Please ensure that the file is titled FirstName LastNameApplication for Position Name and is uploaded as a single PDF file under the field of Additional Documents.

The deadline to submit applications is 30.09.2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only applications submitted through the online portal will be reviewed. Please do not email resumes and cover letters; only queries may be sent via email to with the subject line Query - Lead Nyaaya Karnataka.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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