Paid Legal Internship Opportunity at The Energy and Resources Institute [Stipend Rs 15K]: Apply Now!

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is inviting applications for a Legal Intern to assist its Legal and Compliance team with legal research, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and institutional governance.
About The Energy and Resources Institute
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is a research and not-for-profit organisation. Its Legal and Compliance function handles legal, contractual, regulatory, and institutional governance matters relevant to the organisation’s operations.

About the Internship
TERI is seeking motivated and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Legal Intern within its Legal / Legal & Compliance department. The selected intern will gain practical exposure to legal research, contract review and drafting, statutory and regulatory matters, institutional governance, and other legal assignments.
The intern will work closely with the Legal Expert and coordinate with various departments and divisions within TERI, as required.
Eligibility
- Candidates pursuing or having recently completed an LL.M., LL.B., or a five-year integrated law course are eligible to apply.
- Preference may be given to candidates who have completed or are pursuing advanced coursework in:
- Contract Law
- Corporate / Commercial Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Regulatory and Compliance-related Laws
Key Skills and Competencies
Candidates should possess the following skills and competencies:
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- A good understanding of Indian laws and legal principles.
- Strong drafting and written communication skills.
- Ability to read, analyse, and interpret contracts and legal documents.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to identify legal and contractual issues and communicate them clearly.
- Good organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and commonly used legal research and documentation tools.
- Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desirable Attributes
Preference may be given to candidates who have:

- Prior internship experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, research institution, public institution, or not-for-profit organisation.
- Experience in contract review or legal drafting.
- Familiarity with legal research databases.
- An interest in energy, sustainability, technology, intellectual property, business, and commercial laws.
- The ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and understand legal issues in a research- and policy-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will assist the Legal team with the following responsibilities:
- Conducting legal research on applicable laws, rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, and judicial decisions.
- Reviewing, drafting, vetting, and revising legal documents, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), consultancy and service agreements, vendor and procurement-related documents, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, intellectual property agreements, licences, permissions, undertakings, declarations, and other institutional documents.
- Identifying legal, contractual, and compliance-related risks in agreements and proposed transactions.
- Preparing legal notes, issue summaries, clause-wise comments, and internal legal opinions under the supervision of the Legal team.
- Assisting with intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademarks, and related permissions and licences.
- Researching statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to TERI’s operations.
- Assisting with institutional governance documentation, including resolutions, authorisations, and delegations.
- Reviewing and organising legal records, agreements, correspondence, and supporting documents.
- Assisting in preparing responses to legal and regulatory communications, notices, and queries.
- Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments and preparing concise internal updates.
- Supporting other legal and compliance assignments as required.
Learning Opportunities
The internship will provide practical exposure to:
- Contract drafting and negotiation.
- Legal research and analysis.
- Institutional and regulatory compliance.
- Intellectual property matters.
- Legal risk identification and management.
- Governance and authorisation documentation.
- Legal issues arising in the functioning of a research and not-for-profit organisation.
Stipend
The selected intern will receive a stipend of up to ₹15,000 per month.
Duration
The minimum internship duration is one month. Long-term internship opportunities may also be available.
Working Hours
The working hours are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Location
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi.
Reporting
The selected intern will report to the Legal Expert.
Confidentiality and Professional Conduct
The Legal Intern must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information, documents, agreements, correspondence, research material, and other institutional information accessed during the internship. The intern must also comply with TERI’s applicable policies, procedures, and professional conduct requirements.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates must submit their CV/resume along with a brief statement of interest outlining their academic background, relevant experience, and proposed internship period.
Applications should be sent via email to [email protected], with a copy to [email protected].
TERI reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on the requirements of the position and the nature of the legal assignments involved.



