Advertisement for engagement of a Consultant for Legal &Treaties -I (L&T-I) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs

Applications in the prescribed proforma (as per Annexure I to the advertisement) are invited from eligible candidates for engagement of 01 (One) Consultant in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi, as per details given below:

Consultant (Lawfare issues)

Nature of Duties:

• Provide legal inputs on matters related to Lawfare issues, including universal jurisdiction principles and discussions under International Law Commission.
• Collection of foreign countries domestic laws which allow such jurisdiction.
• Mapping and monitoring lawfare cases filed by foreign Governments abroad across different jurisdictions.
• Support the Division in handling international disputes involving universal jurisdiction.
• Prepare legal briefs and background notes relating to lawfare issues.
• Analyse legal implications of domestic legistation and international developments on lawfare issues.
• Coordinate with relevant Ministries and agencies, including MEA and MHA to ensure coherence in India’s position on lawfare issues.
• Undertake any other legal tasks assigned by the Head of Division, including drafting notces, preparing talking points and contributing to capacity-building initiatives.