Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka
Organising Institution / Firm
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
30 September 2026
📍 Mode / Location
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
💰 Stipend / Pay
INR 70,000 – 80,000 per month
🎓 Eligibility
Undergraduate law degree; Minimum 5 years of experience in litigation, legal aid, programme management or a related field; Proficiency in English and Kannada (written and verbal).
🛡️ Category
Senior Leadership – Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka (Samvidhaan Fellowship)
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy’s Nyaaya initiative is seeking a senior leader to head the Samvidhaan Fellowship in Karnataka. The role of Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka involves steering the fellowship’s strategic and operational delivery across the state.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate law degree (LL.B. or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in litigation, legal‑aid, programme management or a related field.
- Proficiency in English and Kannada (written and verbal).
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Lead implementation and scaling of the Samvidhaan Fellowship in Karnataka.
- Design work‑plans, milestones and performance goals for Fellows.
- Coach, mentor and provide feedback to a cohort of Fellows.
- Oversee litigation and legal‑aid portfolio, guide case strategy and ensure quality assurance.
- Build and maintain partnerships with advocates, courts, civil‑society organisations and other stakeholders.
- Represent the Fellowship at the state level and capture insights for programme improvement.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Remuneration: INR 70,000 – 80,000 per month, commensurate with experience (paid).
Application Procedure & Required Documents
- Visit the Vidhi online application portal: Apply Here.
- Complete all required fields.
- Upload a single PDF named “FirstName_LastName_Application for Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka” containing:
- Latest CV (max 2 A4 pages).
- Details of two professional references (name, contact, relationship).
- One‑page statement of interest.
- One work sample (research/writing, case strategy note, project plan, report, or training material).
- Submit before 30 September 2026.
Official Notification & Contact Information
For queries, email admin@nyaaya.in with subject “Query - Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka”. Only applications submitted through the portal will be considered.
FAQs
What naming convention should be used for the application PDF?
Use “FirstName_LastName_Application for Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka”.
Is travel required for this role?
The position is based in Bangalore with occasional travel as per programme requirements.