The Centre For Trade And Investment Law (CTIL), Ministry Of Commerce And Industry, Government Of India Invites Applications For The Recruitment Of Legal Professionals: Apply By 27th September 2023 (Wednesday)

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Who Is The Recruiter?

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) was established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, to enhance the capacity within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and other agencies, and provide legal and technical inputs on international trade and investment law issues. CTIL functions as a think tank and an advisory centre in relation to legal issues falling under the World Trade Organisation (WTO), free trade agreements, and other international economic law issues.
In order to support the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, CTIL intends to engage Five (5) lawyers at the levels of Young Professional, Associate, and Research Associate, to work on trade-related issues across multilateral agreements and bilateral agreements (including Trade in Goods; Trade in Services; Trade and Sustainable Development; Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indications, innovation, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Trade Remedies and Dispute Settlement; Regulatory Practices, Competition, Government Procurement, Anti-Corruption, Transparency, etc.; Rules of Origin, Trade Facilitation, and Non-Tariff measures; Investment Protection; and Agriculture).

What Are The Details Of The Opportunity?

  • Job Post: CTIL is looking for highly motivated, qualified lawyers, to join immediately, on a contractual basis, for the following roles:
    • Young Professional;
    • Associate; and
    • Research Associate.
    • Note: The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria listed in Part C and D given in the notification below. Based on the requirements of the Department of Commerce, selected candidates may be deputed to the Trade Policy Wing, Trade Negotiations – Multilateral, and Trade Negotiations – Bilateral Wing in the Department of Commerce.
  • Eligibility Requirement: Prospective applicants must possess the following qualifications:
    • Research Associate:
      • Must not be more than 28 years of age at the time of recruitment.
      • Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or a Master’s degree in economics, diplomacy, international relations, public policy, data science, general management, cost accounting or a related discipline from (a) a University listed in the top 25 ranks of the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), or (b) from a reputed University or a discipline within a University listed in the top 100 ranks of a recognised World University Ranking, for example, the latest QS World University Ranking or the Times Higher Education Ranking.
      • Prior work experience is not a requirement.
    • Young Professional:
      • Must not be more than 35 years of age at the time of recruitment.
      • Must hold a master’s degree in areas such as economics, law, international law, public policy, data science, cost accounting or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
      • Must have a minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience.
      • Relevant work experience or research and studiesproduced in international trade, economics, economic diplomacy, international law, investment, public policy, or a related discipline is desirable.
    • Associate:
      • Must not be more than 45 years of age at the time of recruitment
    • Must hold a master’s degree in areas such as economics, law, international law, public policy, data science, cost accounting or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
    •  Must have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of 1 year must be in the relevant field, for example, international trade and allied field.
    •  Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, economics, economic diplomacy, international law, investment, public policy, or a related discipline is desirable
  • Remuneration: All selected candidates will be appointed on a contract basis, for one year, with the possibility of further extension based on performance. The selected candidates will be paid a fixed monthly renumeration as follows:
    • Young Professional: 60,000
    • Associate: 80,000 – 1,45,000
    • Research Associate: 50,000
  • Last date to apply: latest by Wednesday, 27th September 2023
  • Application form:

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