Consultant for Legal &Treaties at Division of the Ministry of External Affairs [Salary Rs 10 LPA]: Apply by July 31

The Ministry of External Affairs is inviting applications for the contractual position of Consultant (Lawfare Issues) in its Legal & Treaties-I Division, New Delhi.

About the Job

The Ministry of External Affairs is recruiting one Consultant (Lawfare Issues) on a contractual basis. The selected candidate will provide legal and policy support on matters involving lawfare, international disputes, universal jurisdiction, and related developments under international law.

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Eligibility

Candidates must:

• Be an Indian national.
• Hold a Postgraduate degree (LL.M.) in International Law from a recognised institution in India or abroad.
• Candidates with specialisation in International Humanitarian Law or Criminal Law will be preferred.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of work experience.
• Be a registered law practitioner in India.
• Be 25–35 years of age as on the last date of submission of applications.

Preferred Qualification

Work experience with the Government of India will be preferred.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing legal inputs on lawfare issues, including universal jurisdiction principles and discussions before the International Law Commission.
• Collecting and analysing foreign domestic laws permitting universal jurisdiction.
• Mapping and monitoring lawfare cases instituted by foreign governments across different jurisdictions.
• Supporting the Division in handling international disputes involving universal jurisdiction.
• Preparing legal briefs and background notes on lawfare issues.
• Analysing the legal implications of domestic legislation and international developments relating to lawfare.
• Coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and other relevant agencies to ensure coherence in India’s position on lawfare.
• Undertaking other legal assignments, including drafting notes, preparing talking points, and contributing to capacity-building initiatives.

Remuneration

• Remuneration will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and profile, subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000 per annum, with applicable tax deductions.
• The engagement will be purely contractual and will not confer the benefits available to regular government employees.

Duration

The consultancy will be for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance, mutual willingness, and the Ministry’s requirements.

Location

Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi (South Block/Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan/Sushma Swaraj Bhawan/Patiala House/ISIL Building/CCS Building).

Last Date to Apply

The last date for receipt of applications is 31 July 2026 (5:30 PM).

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format along with supporting documents.

Applications may be submitted:

• Offline: By registered post to the Under Secretary (PF&PG), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi – 110011, in an envelope superscribed “Application for the position of Consultant (Lawfare Issues) in the L&T-I Division of Ministry of External Affairs.”
• Online: By email to [email protected], clearly mentioning the candidate’s name and the position in the subject line.

The official notification is here.