Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy’s Nyaaya initiative is hiring a Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka, under the Samvidhaan Fellowship, in Bangalore.
About the Organisation
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think tank that works on legal research and policy reform to improve laws and governance in India. Its Nyaaya initiative is an open-access digital resource that offers simple, actionable, reliable and accessible legal information in multiple formats. It helps solve day-to-day legal problems so that citizens know their rights and feel empowered to seek justice.
Eligibility
• An undergraduate degree in law
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in litigation, legal aid, programme management or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kannada
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures and legal-aid ecosystems
• Ability to lead teams, mentor professionals and manage multiple priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Excellent planning, analytical, documentation and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Position details
• Lead the strategic and operational implementation of the Samvidhaan Fellowship across Karnataka
• Lead a cohort of Fellows, oversee litigation and legal-aid work, and build partnerships with lawyers and civil society organisations
• Support legal interventions for underserved communities
• Work with the Access to Justice Lead, mentors and external stakeholders, and mentor the next generation of public-interest lawyers
• Ensure high-quality delivery and measurable impact of the Fellowship across Karnataka
• Translate programme priorities into clear workplans, milestones and performance goals for Fellows
• Foster a high-performing learning environment through regular coaching, feedback and peer learning
• Coordinate with mentors, advisors and subject-matter experts to strengthen Fellows’ professional development
• Provide strategic oversight of the Fellowship’s litigation and legal-aid portfolio, ensuring timely and high-quality case management
• Guide Fellows on litigation strategy, client counselling, grievance redressal and legal interventions
• Build and strengthen relationships with advocates, legal service providers, courts and partner organisations
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of litigation and legal-aid opportunities, including cases with potential for systemic impact
• Monitor case progress, referrals, documentation and outcomes, ensuring strong quality assurance and knowledge management
• Serve as the state-level representative for the Fellowship
• Cultivate trusted relationships with legal practitioners, institutions and civil society partners
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the Fellowship’s ecosystem through collaborations and strategic initiatives
• Capture insights and best practices to inform programme improvements and Nyaaya’s broader access-to-justice mission
Job details
• Position: Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka (Samvidhaan Fellowship)
• Experience: 5+ years
• Location: Bangalore
• Remuneration: INR 70,000 to 80,000 per month, commensurate with experience
• Last date to apply: 15 October 2026
How to apply
Interested candidates may apply by clicking here.
