About the Role

As Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka you will anchor the Samvidhaan Fellowship's strategic and operational success across Karnataka — leading a cohort of Fellows, overseeing a diverse litigation and legal-aid portfolio, building partnerships with lawyers and civil society organisations, and ensuring that legal interventions translate into real outcomes for underserved communities.

Working closely with the Access to Justice Lead, mentors, and external stakeholders, you will shape how the Fellowship delivers impact and mentor the next generation of public-interest lawyers.

Name of the Post: Lead, Nyaaya Karnataka

No. of Post: 01 (One)

Location: Bangalore (full-time, with occasional travel as per programme requirements)

Remuneration: INR 70,000 – 80,000 per month, commensurate with experience

Essential Qualification and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in law.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in litigation, legal aid, programme management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kannada.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures, and legal-aid ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor professionals, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent planning, analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Roles & Responsibilities

Programme Leadership:

• Lead the implementation and growth of the Samvidhaan Fellowship across Karnataka, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable impact.
• Translate programme priorities into clear workplans, milestones, and performance goals for Fellows.
• Foster a high-performing learning environment through regular coaching, feedback, and peer learning.
• Coordinate with mentors, advisors, and subject-matter experts to strengthen Fellows' professional development.

Litigation & Access to Justice: Provide strategic oversight of the Fellowship's litigation and legal-aid portfolio, ensuring timely, high-quality case management.

• Guide Fellows on litigation strategy, client counselling, grievance redressal, and legal interventions.
• Build and strengthen relationships with advocates, legal service providers, courts, and partner organisations.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of litigation and legal-aid opportunities, including cases with potential for systemic impact.
• Monitor case progress, referrals, documentation, and outcomes, ensuring strong quality assurance and knowledge management.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the state-level representative for the Fellowship, cultivating trusted relationships with legal practitioners, institutions, and civil society partners.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the Fellowship's ecosystem through collaborations and strategic initiatives.
• Capture insights and best practices to inform programme improvements and Nyaaya's broader access-to-justice mission.

How to apply?

• To apply online, click here
• The last date to submit the online application is 30.09.2026

For queries, write to admin@nyaaya.in with the subject line "Query - Lead, Nyaaya Karanataka." (Please do not email resumes or cover letters.)

To Access Official Notification, click here