About the Company:
NSHM Knowledge Campus is a renowned educational institution committed to academic excellence and holistic development. The institution operates across multiple campuses and offers programs in various disciplines. NSHM is seeking a Legal Officer to provide end-to-end legal support and help protect the institution’s legal, regulatory, and reputational interests.

About the Job:
NSHM Knowledge Campus is hiring a Legal Officer to provide comprehensive legal support. The role involves advising leadership on academic, administrative, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters; drafting and vetting legal instruments; handling litigation; ensuring compliance; assisting in policy formulation; liaising with courts and authorities; and maintaining legal documentation systems.

Eligibility:

• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university. Enrollment with the relevant State Bar Council or eligibility to practice law.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a university, college, educational trust, public institution, or in-house legal office.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice on academic, administrative, commercial, employment, disciplinary, and regulatory matters.
• Drafting, vetting, reviewing, and negotiating MoUs, service agreements, vendor contracts, notices, affidavits, etc.
• Handling and monitoring litigation, coordinating with external advocates, and supporting legal strategy.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assisting in drafting and implementing statutes, rules, policies, and institutional procedures.
• Supporting legal aspects of staff appointments, employment matters, student issues, procurement, and IP.
• Liaising with courts, tribunals, government departments, regulatory bodies, and external counsel.
• Maintaining legal compliance calendar, contract repository, and litigation tracker.

Duration:
Full-time, permanent position.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply. Please mail your resume to: hrt.dgp@nshm.com.

Salary/Stipend:
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (to be discussed).

Location:
Durgapur (NSHM Knowledge Campus) – In-office role