Vanashakti, a non-profit, environmental NGO based in Mumbai, is seeking to hire for the job role of Associate (Legal).
About Vanashakti, Mumbai
Vanashakti is a Mumbai-based non-profit environmental NGO whose thrust areas are forest, mangrove, and wetland protection, environmental education for schools both urban and rural, livelihoods for forest-based communities, and scientific investigation into local environmental degradation.
Vanashakti is founded by citizens who have a commitment to fulfill the constitutional obligation of protecting the environment; coasts, forests, wildlife, wetlands, and rivers. We believe that all sections of society need to be sensitized to the need to protect and conserve our natural wealth and resources.
About the Job Opportunity
Vanashakti is looking for a young, dedicated, and passionate lawyer who has a keen interest in using law as a tool to save our last remaining natural areas and involve herself/himself in climate litigation & socio-environmental litigation.
About the Job Opportunity
Legal research, drafting, and appearance in environmental matters before the NGT, various High Courts & Supreme Court.
Qualifications
Law graduates based in Mumbai (preference could be given to candidates with previous litigation experience).
Location
Litigation office at Chambers of Vanashakti’s legal advisor at Fort (regularly) and site office at Worli & Bhandup (occasionally).
Salary
Rs.15,000/- per month (with a scope of additional incentives on a case-to-case basis).
Travel & other expenses shall be reimbursed on an actual basis.
Contact Information
Send your CV alongwith a Statement of Purpose (SOP) at vanashakti@gmail.com
Application Deadline
Deadline to send CV & SOP: March 19, 2022.
Based on the CV & SOP, candidates shall be short-listed for a round of interviews/discussions before the final selection.
Click here to visit the official website of Vanashakti.
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