Legal Job | Legal Associate at WRI INDIA [Salary Rs 9.5L to 12.5L]: Apply Now!

About the WRI INDIA

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

Eligibility

• Qualified LLB or a master’s in law.
• 2-3 years of experience within a law firm or corporate legal department, with primary emphasis on laws applying to non-profits.
• Seasoned communication skills—able to influence at a variety of levels and across functions in a complex matrix organisation.
•  High standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism
•  Understanding of and commitment to the underlying environmental, sustainability, and substantive strategic areas of strategic significance to WRI India
•  Excellent communication and negotiation skills; excellent analytical abilities and legal research skills; proficiency in word processing and internet research; ability to work in a diverse environment. 

Responsibilities

• First-Level Review of Legal Documents:
  • Independently reviews of basic legal documents, including MoUs, NDAs, LOEs, and contracts, to ensure compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
  • Start reviewing grant agreements and align with internal activities to ensure grant alignment and funder requirements.
  • Identify and escalate any discrepancies, inconsistencies, or potential legal risks within the team.
• Negotiation & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Handle multi‑level internal and external negotiations, ensuring organisational risk mitigation while aligning with project needs.
  • Collaborate with program teams, operations, partners, vendors, funders, and legal counsel to finalise documents.
  • Escalate critical issues appropriately while demonstrating independent judgment during decision‑making.
  • Maintain professionalism and clarity during conflict resolution and high‑pressure discussions.
• Maintenance of Internal Trackers:
  • Independently maintain accurate and up-to-date trackers for Grants, MoUs, and NDAs, ensuring that all relevant information is recorded and easily accessible.
• Legal Research Support:
  • Assist the Legal team with legal research tasks, including gathering relevant statutes, regulations, and case law to support ongoing projects and initiatives.
  • Synthesise and summarise legal research findings into clear and concise reports or memos for internal use.
• Legal Query Assistance:
  • Provide timely assistance and support to internal stakeholders on legal matters, including responding to inquiries and clarifying legal requirements as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with the Legal team to address complex or specialised legal queries, seeking guidance and input as required.
• Ad Hoc Legal Support:
  • Assist with any other legal requirements or projects that may arise, including but not limited to drafting legal documents, preparing presentations, and coordinating meetings or events.

Duration 

1 Year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Salary

INR 9,50,000 to 1,250,000

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location

Mumbai

Last Date To Apply

April 7, 2026 

Application Procedure

Qualified applicants should apply online here. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for an interview. There will be a writing test conducted with the final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.