About the Organisation

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya) was established by the Government of India, Ministry of Education in 2015 at Bodh Gaya, the Land of Enlightenment.
The Institute is committed to institution-building and excellence in management education and administration.

About the Post / Opportunity

Applications are invited for contractual engagement to the post of Legal Officer at IIM Bodh Gaya. The selected candidate will be responsible for handling the Institute’s legal compliance, advisory, and litigation-related matters, and for ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.

No. of Vacancy

Legal Officer (Contractual) – 01 Post (UR)

Roles and Responsibilities

● Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance framework for the Institute
● Handling legal matters relating to service laws, labour laws, land laws, and institutional regulations
● Drafting, vetting, and reviewing contracts, agreements, legal documents, and internal policies
● Liaising with external advocates, courts, quasi-judicial bodies, and government authorities
● Providing legal advice on interpretation and application of statutes, rules, regulations, and institutional policies
● Ensuring compliance with RTI Act, RPwD Act, and other applicable statutes
● Supporting Board-related and statutory compliance matters
● Assisting grievance redressal committees, including Internal Complaints Committee (IC) and D&I Committees
● Updating Service Rules and Regulations pursuant to approvals of the Board of Governors
● Any other legal or compliance-related responsibilities assigned by the competent authority

Eligibility

• Educational Qualification

  • LL.B. degree (minimum qualification)

  • Professional Law Graduate with experience in handling legal matters of Government / PSU / autonomous bodies

• Desirable Qualification

  • Company Secretary (CS) qualification

• Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in dealing with legal matters in Government organisations, PSUs, companies, or similar entities

  • Experience in drafting and vetting legal documents is mandatory

  • Experience as Compliance Officer or Senior Legal Associate in large organisations or law firms appearing before High Courts/PSUs is desirable

  • Excellent command over English; proficiency in Hindi preferred

Salary / Perks

● Monthly Consolidated Emoluments: ₹50,000 – ₹60,000 (all-inclusive)
● Engagement is purely contractual
● No additional allowances or service benefits applicable

How to Apply

● Applications must be submitted online through the IIM Bodh Gaya recruitment portal
● Applicants must furnish details of qualifications, experience, salary drawn, and two referees
● Incomplete applications will not be considered
● Candidates working in Government/PSUs must produce NOC at the time of selection, if applicable

Deadline

20 January, 2026

Location

● Bodh Gaya, Bihar
● Engagement at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya

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