Legal and Public Information Officer for TISS

About TISS

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in the year 1936, is a Deemed to be University (funded by the UGC, GoI). TISS is a Grade-I University with NAAC score of 3.89/4 and NIRF 2020 rank of 34 among Indian Universities and 57 overall.

As Per Official Notification:

Applications are invited for one post of “Legal and Public Information Officer” to be filled on contract basis for a period of one year initially and extendable based on performance of the candidate and requirement of the Institute.

JOB DESCRIPTION
To ensure that the best legal action is taken by the Institute, Legal Officer may have to perform the
following tasks.
• To provide legal support and represent the University in certain Civil/Criminal litigation/Court Cases/Establishment matters/outsourcing of manpower.
• To perform work related to the RTI matters of the Institute.
• To guide on legal aspects of the staff engagements, project contracts.
• To guide matters pertaining to Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) in university.
• To performing other relevant duties as required.
• Vetting of MoUs and drafting standard agreements.
• To prepare Media Brief /Media Dispatch/Press Release on behalf of the Institute on all matters, as per requirements of the Institute from time to time.

Monthly remuneration: Rs. 60,000/- (Commensurate with educational qualification and work experience)

Qualification & experience:
Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from recognised University / Institute with minimum 50% marks.
• Two years experience as an advocate as a Law Officer in Legal Department of Central or
State Government or any renowned Legal Firm/organisation.
• Good skills in Microsoft Office.

Application process and interview:

1. Candidates are requested to apply online through the link (Apply now) provided along with this advertisement on the Institute website www.tiss.edu
2. Candidates are required to take a print of acknowledgement of online application and keep it
   for future reference.
3. The last date for submission of online application is 09 November 2022.
4. Short-listed candidates will be informed over e-mail and/or mobile phone to appear for the written test/ interview to be conducted on 17 November 2022 (9.00 am onwards) at TISS, Mumbai.
5. Candidates fulfilling the Essential Qualification and Experience may book their tickets in
   advance, if they desire so.
   Selected Candidates are expected to join within 15 days of their selection

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For More Information Refer Official Notification Attached Herewith: