Location: Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, or Chennai
Experience: 5+ years in environmental law and policy research
Compensation: Competitive
Closes on: 17 May 2026
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
Vidhi is an independent group that studies laws and helps the government create better rules for everyone. They work closely with officials to research and draft laws that improve how the country is run. Their goal is to make legal information easy for the public to understand and to help build a fairer future through honest, high-quality research. Vidhi’s approach involves a fusion of original research, legislative drafting, and policy engagement. This ensures that laws passed are transparent, constitutional, and adapted to the evolving needs of society.
Role
A senior leadership position focused on improving nature conservation laws through high-quality research, team management, and collaboration with government officials.
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality legal and policy research on forests, biodiversity, wildlife, climate, and related ecosystems.
- Draft research reports, design and coordinate public consultations, and collect empirical information.
- Supervise ongoing projects and ensure research quality.
- Draft research proposals, oversee project timelines, and report to funders.
- Manage the team and collaborations with external stakeholders.
- Organize and participate in meetings and consultations with stakeholders and partner organizations.
- Travelling to different States for research and consultation, which may include remote locations.
- Create strategies to share research findings with the public through social media and events.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Law or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in environmental law and policy research.
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Strong skills in writing, editing, and analyzing complex legal data for research reports and policy documents..
- Proven ability to manage teams and handle project timelines.
- Experience organizing workshops, roundtables, and public events.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities to work with diverse stakeholders.
Benefits
- Opportunity to influence national-level legal and policy reforms.
- Work within a leading independent think tank with a collaborative culture.
- Professional growth through high-level government and civil society engagement.
- Competitive salary package based on experience and organizational standards.
Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the below button, submitting the following documents merged into a single PDF:
- Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum two A4 pages).
- A brief statement of motivation (up to 500 words).
- A recent writing sample, preferably published.
- Names and contact details of two professional referees.
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