Lead – Nyaaya Karnataka at Vidhi Centre For Legal Policy [Salary Rs 70-80K]: Apply by Oct 15
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy’s Nyaaya initiative is inviting applications for the position of Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka, under the Samvidhaan Fellowship, in Bangalore.
About Nyaaya
Nyaaya is an open-access, digital resource that provides simple, actionable, reliable, and accessible legal information in multiple formats, helping solve day-to-day legal problems so that citizens are aware of their rights and feel empowered to seek justice.
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About the Job
The position involves leading the strategic and operational implementation of the Samvidhaan Fellowship across Karnataka. The role includes leading a cohort of Fellows, overseeing litigation and legal-aid work, building partnerships with lawyers and civil society organisations, and supporting legal interventions for underserved communities.
The position also involves working with the Access to Justice Lead, mentors and external stakeholders, as well as mentoring the next generation of public-interest lawyers.
Eligibility
Candidates should have:
- An undergraduate degree in law
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in litigation, legal aid, programme management or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kannada
- Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures and legal-aid ecosystems
- Ability to lead teams, mentor professionals and manage multiple priorities
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
- Excellent planning, analytical, documentation and reporting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Programme Leadership
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- Lead the implementation and growth of the Samvidhaan Fellowship across Karnataka, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable impact
- Translate programme priorities into clear workplans, milestones and performance goals for Fellows
- Foster a high-performing learning environment through regular coaching, feedback and peer learning
- Coordinate with mentors, advisors and subject-matter experts to strengthen Fellows’ professional development
Litigation & Access to Justice
- Provide strategic oversight of the Fellowship’s litigation and legal-aid portfolio, ensuring timely and high-quality case management
- Guide Fellows on litigation strategy, client counselling, grievance redressal and legal interventions
- Build and strengthen relationships with advocates, legal service providers, courts and partner organisations
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of litigation and legal-aid opportunities, including cases with potential for systemic impact
- Monitor case progress, referrals, documentation and outcomes, ensuring strong quality assurance and knowledge management
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the state-level representative for the Fellowship
- Cultivate trusted relationships with legal practitioners, institutions and civil society partners
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the Fellowship’s ecosystem through collaborations and strategic initiatives
- Capture insights and best practices to inform programme improvements and Nyaaya’s broader access-to-justice mission
Remuneration
INR 70,000–80,000 per month, commensurate with experience.
Location
Bangalore
Last Date to Apply
15 October 2026
Application Procedure
Interested candidates may submit their applications online.
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