Legal JOB POST: Legal Officer at Thomson Reuters, Mumbai: Apply by Oct 25
Legal JOB POST: Legal Officer at Thomson Reuters, Mumbai: Apply by Oct 25
About the organisation
Thomson Reuters Foundation is the London-based charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, a Canadian global information and news network. The Foundation is a registered charity in the United States and the United Kingdom and is headquartered in Canary Wharf, London.
Job description
TrustLaw is the Thomson Reuters Foundation's global pro bono legal program, which invites online application for the post of Legal Officer.
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Eligibility
A qualified lawyer with 2- 3 years of experience in a commercial legal environment and a good understanding of the commercial legal industry in South Asia.
Experience and/or a demonstrated interest in the legal pro bono sector, with knowledge of key global pro bono trends.
Excellent drafting skills, good communicator, fluent in English and a South Asian language, who will be able to draft and scope projects and confidently present the TrustLaw service to professionals from diverse cultures.
A highly motivated self-starter with an ability to work independently, contribute ideas to the team and drive projects to completion.
A confident public speaker and strong networker.
An ability to work quickly and to a high standard under pressure and to juggle multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
Willingness to travel internationally.
Desirables
Experience working on social or policy issues.
Experience with non-profits and social entrepreneurship
An understanding of the challenges and opportunities that NGOs and social enterprises face around the world.
How to apply?
To apply for this position, send your CV and covering letter describing how you meet the specifications for this role and what you would bring to it with the subject line "South Asia Legal Officer".
Deadline: 25th October 2019
About the organisation
Thomson Reuters Foundation is the London-based charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, a Canadian global information and news network. The Foundation is a registered charity in the United States and the United Kingdom and is headquartered in Canary Wharf, London.
Job description
TrustLaw is the Thomson Reuters Foundation's global pro bono legal program, which invites online application for the post of Legal Officer.
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Eligibility
A qualified lawyer with 2- 3 years of experience in a commercial legal environment and a good understanding of the commercial legal industry in South Asia.
Experience and/or a demonstrated interest in the legal pro bono sector, with knowledge of key global pro bono trends.
Excellent drafting skills, good communicator, fluent in English and a South Asian language, who will be able to draft and scope projects and confidently present the TrustLaw service to professionals from diverse cultures.
A highly motivated self-starter with an ability to work independently, contribute ideas to the team and drive projects to completion.
A confident public speaker and strong networker.
An ability to work quickly and to a high standard under pressure and to juggle multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
Willingness to travel internationally.
Desirables
Experience working on social or policy issues.
Experience with non-profits and social entrepreneurship
An understanding of the challenges and opportunities that NGOs and social enterprises face around the world.
How to apply?
To apply for this position, send your CV and covering letter describing how you meet the specifications for this role and what you would bring to it with the subject line "South Asia Legal Officer".
Deadline: 25th October 2019
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