Legal Coordinator at Anna University

Anna University invites applications from experienced legal personnel for the temporary engagement of the following position.

About Anna University

Anna University, is one of the reputed technical Universities in the Country, producing professionals with profound technical knowledge & skills with ethical values, and significantly contributing for the economic and societal development through excellence in Teaching, Research & Consultancy. The University administers 4 Main campuses (CEG, MIT, ACT & SAP), 16 Constituent Colleges and all Affiliated Engineering Colleges in the State.

Legal Office of the University coordinates all the legal matters such as Coordination of Standing Counsels, Drafting Affidavits and Counter-Affidavits, Drafting of Statutes, Vetting of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Agreements, Tender documents, etc.

About the Opportunity

Anna University invites applications from experienced legal personnel for the temporary engagement of the following position.

Number of Vacancy

1

Roles and Responsibilities

• Report and discuss with the Legal Coordinator of the University, on daily basis in respect of all legal proceedings and provide opinion for necessary action.
• Coordinate with Standing Counsels on daily basis to ensure the effective representation on behalf of the University in the Courts with necessary documents and also in the preparation of Counter Affidavit, Written Statement, Writ Appeals, Vacate Stay Petition, etc.
• Attend the court and liaison with the Standing Counsels at the time of hearing the Sensitive Cases of the University.
• Coordinate with the Unit Officer / HoD / Director concerned in getting & scrutinising the para-wise remarks, Counter Affidavits and Affidavits filed by the University.
• Draft and review Tender documents, MOAs / MoUs, and other legal documents, as may be required on behalf of the University and shall ensure that legal documents align with the University’s policies and objectives.
• Offer legal opinion to the University in respect of legal matters.


• Collaborate with external legal experts, law firms, and consultants when specialized expertise is required by the University.
• Assist and draft the Statutes documents related to Academic & Service matters in compliance with the University Act.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a graduate in Law (B.L / LLB) from a recognized Institution / University.
• Possession of Master’s degree in law is desirable.
• Should possess a minimum of 05 years of post-qualification experience in handling legal matters related to Education, Service and Company laws and acts.

How to Apply?

The candidates may download the application form available in the website of Anna University (www.annauniv.edu) and the scanned copy of duly filled application with supporting documents, as sought in the application shall be sent as single PDF file to ‘[email protected]’

Application Deadline

January 31, 2024

Salary

Rs. 50,000 – 60,000 per month

Location

Chennai