The National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) has invited applications for the position of Consultant – Legal under the Khelo India programme. The position is based in Delhi and is offered on a contractual basis for two years. Candidates with a law qualification and at least four years of post-qualification experience may apply online.About National Institute for Smart Government (NISG)The National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2002 through a public-private partnership involving the Government of India and NASSCOM. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, NISG operates in the field of electronic governance. It supports government institutions in implementing technology-enabled administrative reforms and improving public service delivery through strategic planning, project consulting, capacity building and related governance initiatives.About the PositionPost: Consultant – LegalProgramme: Khelo IndiaEmployment Type: ContractualContract Duration: 2 yearsLocation: DelhiEligibility CriteriaMandatory Qualification:Bachelor’s degree in law (LLM). / Equivalent in Sports Law.Desirable Qualifications and Experience:Master’s degree in law (LLM) or equivalent in Sports Law.Experience in Sports Law or a public sector-related legal role.Experience in Government, Public Sector, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies.Work ExperienceCandidates must have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in relevant legal work.Essential Work Experience AreasContract drafting, legal vetting and contract administration.Legal research, litigation support and legal documentation.Statutory compliance and regulatory requirements.Knowledge of contract law, commercial law, administrative law, labour law and regulatory compliance.Working knowledge of government procurement regulations, including GFR, GeM, CVC Guidelines and the RTI Act.Drafting and reviewing contracts, MoUs, agreements, RFPs, tender documents, work orders, legal notices, policy notes, SOPs, affidavits, infrastructure proposals, legal opinions, RTI replies, audit responses and litigation documents.Familiarity with court procedures, arbitration proceedings, statutory approvals, compliance monitoring and litigation management systems.Desired SkillsProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).Ability to work with legal research platforms or equivalent legal databases.Nature of WorkThe selected Consultant – Legal will be responsible for providing legal support in programme implementation, procurement, contract management, compliance and litigation-related matters.Key responsibilities include:Drafting, reviewing and maintaining contracts, agreements, MoUs, undertakings, legal notices and other legal documents required for programme implementation.Conducting legal vetting of RFPs, tender documents, work orders, procurement contracts and vendor agreements.Supporting contract lifecycle management, including execution, amendments, renewals, closure and record maintenance.Reviewing infrastructure proposals, statutory clearances, land ownership documents and legal compliance undertakings.Conducting legal research on sports law, procurement regulations, public administration, arbitration, labour laws and contract management.Monitoring compliance with GFR, procurement regulations, statutory requirements, confidentiality obligations and data protection standards.Preparing legal opinions, briefing notes, SOPs, policy notes, agenda papers and presentations for senior officials.Assisting in preparing replies to RTI applications, audit observations, parliamentary matters and other statutory communications.Preparing case briefs, para-wise comments, affidavits, factual notes and replies for litigation and dispute resolution matters.Coordinating with empanelled legal agencies and monitoring court cases, arbitration matters and other legal proceedings.Maintaining a centralised litigation management system and following up with stakeholders on legal proceedings, contract execution and compliance timelines.Selection ProcessThe recruitment process involves the following stages:Online Application: Candidates submit their applications and upload their resumes.Shortlisting: Applications are reviewed by the HR team against the requirements of the position.Interview: Shortlisted candidates are informed by email about the interview date, time and venue or meeting link.Offer and Onboarding: Selected candidates receive an offer letter and complete onboarding through their applicant accounts.Place of PostingDelhi.How to Apply?Interested candidates must apply through the NISG SARAL Careers Portal.Open the Consultant – Legal vacancy and select Apply Now.Complete the online application and upload your resume.Applicants will receive login details by email to track their application status through the applicant portal.Application Link: [Click Here to Apply]ContactEmail: recruitment@nisg.org.