IWAI

Qualification in Details:

Ministry of Shipping, Govt of India intends to engage the Consultant (Legal) position purely on Contractual basis, initially for a period of One year.

A. Eligibility Criteria: 

1. Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognized university. A person with 10 years post qualification experience in the relevant field would be essential.
2. Should be retired Central/ State Government employees/ Retired PSU employees at the Level 11 or above equivalent to Under Secretary/Deputy Secretary or above.
3. Individuals from Non-Government/Private/Consultancy Firms/Multinational organizations with a minimum of 10 years of relevant post qualification experience would be considered.
4. Strong understanding of legal requirements in Indian context.
5. Officer having experience of working with Govt./PSU etc. will be preferred.

B. Competencies:

1. In-depth knowledge of legal systems & structures.
2. Strong understanding and experience in all aspects of relevant legal area.
3. Skillful with business management, leadership, and strategic legal approaches.
4. Commercially aware and able to act in IWAI’s best interests.
5. Strong understanding of property rights and laws, contract negotiations, corporate law, and real estate law including construction.
6. Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
7. Sound understanding of legal ethics.
8. Skills in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Strong planning and organization skills.
10. Strong analytical skills.
11. Proficiency in Hindi and English languages.

C. Duties / Responsibilities:

1. To look after IWAI litigation work to firmly secure the interest of organization, as required by the IWAI. Render effective legal assistance in the preparation of legal opinions, studies, reports and correspondence, as required from time to time. Supervise and monitor the contesting of the cases in various courts of law. Supervise and coordinate works in the legal cell of IWAI.

2. Processing of various Fee Bills of advocates, professional fee bills received from the empaneled Law Firms and Counsels.