Ministry of External Affairs Invites Applications for Consultant (Lawfare Issues) Position; Apply by July 31
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has invited applications for the position of Consultant (Lawfare Issues) on a contractual basis. The opportunity is aimed at experienced legal professionals with expertise in international law to support the Ministry on matters relating to lawfare, international disputes, universal jurisdiction, and emerging developments in international legal frameworks.
The selected candidate will work closely with the Ministry in providing legal and policy inputs on issues of strategic national importance while contributing to India's position on international legal developments.
About the Opportunity
The Ministry of External Affairs is recruiting one Consultant (Lawfare Issues) on a contractual basis. The consultant will assist the Ministry in analysing complex legal issues involving international law, universal jurisdiction, and lawfare while supporting policy formulation and legal strategy.
Number of Posts
01 (One)
Eligibility
Candidates must:
- Be an Indian national.
- Hold a Postgraduate degree (LL.M.) in International Law from a recognised institution in India or abroad.
- Candidates with specialisation in International Humanitarian Law or Criminal Law will be preferred.
- Have a minimum of 2 years of work experience.
- Be a registered law practitioner in India.
- Be between 25 and 35 years of age as on the last date of submission of applications.
Preferred Qualification
Preference will be given to candidates having work experience with the Government of India.
Roles and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing legal inputs on lawfare issues, including universal jurisdiction principles and discussions before the International Law Commission.
- Collecting and analysing foreign domestic laws permitting universal jurisdiction.
- Mapping and monitoring lawfare cases instituted by foreign governments across various jurisdictions.
- Supporting the Ministry in handling international disputes involving universal jurisdiction.
- Preparing legal briefs, background notes, and policy papers on lawfare-related issues.
- Analysing the legal implications of domestic legislation and international legal developments.
- Coordinating with the Ministry of Home Affairs and other government agencies to ensure consistency in India's legal and policy approach.
- Undertaking other legal assignments, including drafting notes, preparing talking points, and contributing to capacity-building initiatives.
Remuneration
The remuneration will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000 per annum, with applicable tax deductions.
The engagement will be purely contractual and will not entitle the consultant to benefits available to regular government employees.
Duration
The appointment will initially be for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance, mutual willingness, and the Ministry's requirements.
Location
Ministry of External Affairs
New Delhi (South Block/Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan/Sushma Swaraj Bhawan/Patiala House/ISIL Building/CCS Building)
Last Date to Apply
31 July 2026 (5:30 PM)
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the required supporting documents.
Applications may be submitted through either of the following modes:
Offline: Send the application by registered post to:
The Under Secretary (PF&PG)
Ministry of External Affairs
Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan
23-D, Janpath
New Delhi – 110011
The envelope should be superscribed:
"Application for the position of Consultant (Lawfare Issues) in the L&T-I Division of Ministry of External Affairs."
Online: Email the application to aopfsec@mea.gov.in clearly mentioning the candidate's name and the position applied for in the subject line.
The official notification is available here.
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