Consultant (Legal) – Administrative Division | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is inviting applications for two positions of Consultant (Legal) in its Administrative Division on a one-year contractual engagement, extendable based on performance and requirement. Applications can be submitted by post or email by 16 September 2025.
Role snapshot
- Post: Consultant (Legal), Administrative Division
- Vacancies: 02
- Tenure: 1 year; extendable; 1 month’s notice by either side or one month’s pay in lieu; unauthorized absence may lead to termination
- Location: MEA offices in New Delhi (South Block/Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan/Sushma Swaraj Bhawan/Patiala House/ISIL Building/Akbar Bhawan/CCS Building)
Key responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to the Administration Division on matters arising within the Division’s remit.
- Liaise with lawyers and arbitrators, assist in preparation of legal replies, and attend court hearings with Ministry officials while preparing records of proceedings.
- Monitor all ongoing court cases, maintain status reports, legally vet documents, examine cases, analyze legal issues, and recommend actions; perform any tasks assigned by Division Head.
Eligibility
- Nationality: Indian national only.
- Qualification: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Law.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in litigation or as a researcher/consultant in the legal field.
- Skills: Good English and Hindi (spoken/written); strong computer skills for preparing documents, presentations, and data sheets.
- Age: Not more than 40 years as on the last date of submission and in good health; for retired GoI servants, separate age/pay norms apply in similar MEA notices.
Remuneration
- As per the vacancy notice, remuneration is commensurate with profile up to a maximum of ₹10 lakh per annum, subject to applicable taxes; retired Government servants as per prevailing norms.
How to apply
Submit the prescribed application form (Annexure I) with supporting documents (education, experience in Government service, etc.) through either mode:
- Offline (Registered Post): Super-scribe “Application for the position of Consultant (Legal) in Administration Division of Ministry of External Affairs” and send to:
Under Secretary (PF&PG),
Ministry of External Affairs,
Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D, Janpath, New Delhi-110011 - Online (Email): Subject line must clearly mention candidate name and position; send to aopfsec@mea.gov.in.mea
MEA will review applications and shortlist candidates for interview/written test; shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. Incomplete applications or those without required documents will not be considered.
Important dates and reference
- Advertisement No.: Q/PF/575/33/2025 dated 21.08.2025
- Last date to apply: 16.09.2025 (by 5:30 PM as per consolidated vacancy listings)
- Official vacancy page and related consultant notices are available on MEA’s vacancies portal for verification and updates.
Official Notification: https://careers.atherenergy.com/job/a68665bdad363e
Eligible law graduates with litigation or research/consulting experience, bilingual proficiency, and readiness for court coordination and advisory work should apply by the deadline via post or email, ensuring all documents per Annexure I are enclosed.
