Legal Associate @Wildlife SOS, Delhi: Apply by Sep 30

Wildlife SOS was established in 1995 by a small group of individuals inspired to start a movement and make lasting change to protect and conserve India’s natural heritage, forest and wildlife wealth.

Wildlife SOS invites applications for the position of a Legal Associate.Job Location: Delhi

Responsibilities:

• Research pertaining to litigations engaged in by Wildlife SOS
• Coordinating and liaising with other lawyers practicing animal law in India
• Briefing senior advocates and the Wildlife SOS senior management about various wildlife matters, status of court cases and court dates.
• Identifying scope of litigation against poaching, wildlife trafficking and animal welfare in India
• Conducting background research, filing right to information applications to develop litigious strategies for issues related to wildlife.
• Drafting agreements, contracts, MoUs and other legal documents for Wildlife SOS
• Liaising with Forest Department officials & enforcement agencies regarding wildlife matters and providing assistance where necessary.
• Providing campaigners, researchers, investigators and caseworkers of Wildlife SOS with legal support.
• Researching, interpret, and apply pertinent central government and state government statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Reporting on weekly developments in all significant matters as well as future courses of action and related deadlines.
• Handling all legal matters on behalf of Wildlife SOS
• Conduct Wildlife Law Enforcement Workshops for Forest and Police Officers all across India
• Ensuring that the organisation’s work conforms with legal requirements
• Assisting in exercising due diligence, by maintaining clear records of correspondence and court-related documents.
• Travelling for meetings, events, and other activities, as needed
• Performing any other duties related to the field of animal law and welfare & as assigned by the Organisation.

Skills and Experience:

• B.A. LL.B / B.B.A. LL.B / Law graduate from a university recognised by The Bar Council of India.
• Experience of 1- 2 years of litigation in Criminal Law
• Fluent in English, Hindi (speech & script)
• Fluent in conducting court arguments in Hindi
• Experience as a volunteer for wildlife conservation/animal welfare is desirable
• Must have a fair knowledge of animal welfare movement in India
• Knowledge of Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
• Passion to help animals is an absolute must.

To Apply: Please send CV/resume to careers@wildlifesos.org if interested in this position. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s ability and experience.