Job Description:
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India is inviting applications for the positions of Legal Associate and Senior Legal Associate on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for law graduates and postgraduates to work with a Central Government Ministry and contribute to legal and regulatory matters in the mining sector.
Details:
• Position: Legal Associate / Senior Legal Associate
• Organization: Ministry of Mines, Government of India
• Mode: Contract Basis
• Location: New Delhi
• Vacancies: 01 Legal Associate & 01 Senior Legal Associate
• Maximum Age: 45 Years
• Last Date to Apply: 10 July 2026
Remuneration:
• Senior Legal Associate: ₹1,75,000 per month
• Legal Associate: ₹1,50,000 per month
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide legal opinions and advisory support to the Ministry
• Conduct legal research on statutory and regulatory matters
• Draft and vet legal documents, agreements, and official communications
• Assist in litigation and dispute resolution matters involving the Ministry
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and government policies
Areas of Exposure:
• Government Legal Affairs
• Regulatory & Administrative Law
• Contract & Commercial Law
• Legal Research
• Legal Drafting
• Policy Advisory
• Litigation Support
Eligibility & Preference:
• LL.B. / LL.M. from a Bar Council of India-recognized University/Institution
• Maximum age of 45 years
• Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria prescribed in the official notification
What This Offers:
• Opportunity to work with the Government of India
• Attractive monthly remuneration
• Exposure to government legal and regulatory work
• Experience in public policy and administrative legal matters
• Professional growth in a prestigious Central Government Ministry
Application Process:
• Applications should be addressed to the Post Under Secretary (Establishment), Ministry of Mines, Room No. 4419, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.
• Candidates are advised to refer to the official Ministry notification for the detailed application procedure and required documents.
• Last Date to Apply: 10 July 2026
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