About the MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs of India, a.k.a the Foreign Ministry, is the government agency responsible for the conduct of foreign relations in India. The Ministry comes under the Government of India and is responsible for India’s representation in the United Nations.
About the Opportunity
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the engagement of 2 Consultants in the Development Partnership Administration Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in New Delhi.
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected Consultant will be required to work as a Legal Consultant in the DPA-III division, MEA. His/Her duties will entail, but would not be limited to, the following:
Advising the Division on all legal contractual matters, drafting notices & legal replies and supporting arbitration cases of the Division, and coordinating with the lawyers and arbitrators.
Drafting Statements of Defence (SoD) and examining Statements of Claims (SoC) in arbitration.
Filing replies based on the contractual provisions.
Interpreting and advising on legal matters related to Law of Contracts, handling dispute resolutions.
Regular monitoring and follow-up of specific legal issues entrusted to him/her.
Analyze legal issues and recommend a course of action in the legal issues assigned to him/her.
Attend court hearings, liaise with government lawyers and prepare legal briefs.
Undertake research on specific legal issues.
To maintain a status report of all ongoing Court Cases and track the dates of the next hearing etc. to suitably alert the officers concerned.
To process matters related to payment of professional fees to Central Govt. Counsel as admissible.
The consultants would be required to train the regular staff of the Ministry with a view to transferring the knowledge and skills during the period of Consultancy.
Any other legal matter assigned by the Head of Division.
Eligibility
Nationality: The applicant should be an Indian National.
Educational Qualification: Applicants for the above position must have an LLM Degree from a recognized university in India or abroad.
Preferred Experience: Extra credit will be given for experience work in a reputed law firm in the area of arbitration and contract law.
Age Limit: Age criteria 35-63 years.
Language: Applicant should possess fluency in English.
Computer Skills: Applicant should be well versed with the use of computers, the internet, etc.
Desirable Criteria: Previous experience of handling work relating to legal contractual matters, arbitration cases, and International Law in the Government of India.
Remuneration
The remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate
It will be subject to a maximum of Rs.10 lakh per annum and a deduction of applicable taxes.
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates must submit their applications indicating their interest in working for the Ministry of External Affairs as per proforma at Annexure I in the official notification (link at the end of this post).
Documents/certificates in support of educational qualifications, experience in Govt. service and PPO Order, etc, should be attached with the application.
The envelope containing the applicants’ details as mentioned above should be clearly labeled ‘Application for the post of Consultant (Legal)’ in DPA III Division of Ministry of External Affairs” and sent to:
Under Secretary (PF&PG) Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi 110011
Applications received through email will not be considered.
Selection Process
The MEA will review the applications and short list the candidates if considers suitable for interview. The short-listed candidates will be intimated by email.
The date, time, and venue of the interview will be conveyed through email at the email address provided by the applicants.
Applicants will have to make their own arrangements to reach the place of the interview.
Application Deadline
The applications must reach the Ministry by 21st June 2021 by 5:30 PM.
0 Comments