Junior Lawyer

Company Description

Kingston Educational Institute (KEI) , established in 2004, has been a pioneering force in higher education in West Bengal. The institute operates a diverse group of educational institutions, including a Polytechnic College, a Science Degree College, a Management College, a five-year Law College, and a Teachers’ Training College.

Situated on a sprawling

28-acre campus at Nilgunj, Barasat , with an additional campus at

Madhyamgram , KEI is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and professional growth through quality education, innovation, and holistic development across multiple disciplines.

Role Description

This is a

full-time, on-site position

for a

Junior Lawyer , based at the Kingston Educational Institute Headquarters in

Kolkata .

The Junior Lawyer will support the legal department in managing institutional legal affairs, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks applicable to educational institutions and trusts, and advising management on legal matters. The role involves assisting in

legal research, drafting, vetting of documents, contract management, and compliance monitoring .

Additionally, the Junior Lawyer will contribute to the academic ecosystem by

acting as a practical legal trainer for law students

and

accompanying students to the High Court and Supreme Court

as part of their experiential learning programs.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, briefs, and reports.

Draft, review, and vet various legal documents, agreements, and institutional policies.

Assist in compliance matters related to the

Trust and Society Act ,

UGC ,

AICTE ,

BCI , and

Higher Education Department regulations .

Liaise with external counsel, government authorities, and internal departments for ongoing cases and compliance requirements.

Support in drafting notices, replies, and legal correspondence.

Maintain and update legal records, case files, and institutional compliance registers.

Provide legal assistance in matters related to property, contracts, affiliations, and intellectual property rights.

Participate in student engagement activities by providing legal exposure and accompanying law students to courts for practical training.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.)

from a recognized university.

Valid license to practice law

under the Bar Council of India.

Proficiency in

legal drafting ,

research , and

interpretation of statutes .

Familiarity with

Trust, Society, and Education Laws .

Excellent

written and verbal communication skills .

Strong

analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities .

Ability to work

independently

as well as

collaboratively

within multidisciplinary teams.

Prior

internship or experience

in educational, corporate, or institutional law is preferred.

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of compliance filing, contract lifecycle management, and digital legal documentation.

Understanding of

academic regulations and government liaisons .

Experience in conducting

legal awareness sessions

or practical training for students.