Legal Consultant (Cyber Law & Criminal Law)

Job Description:

We are seeking experienced Legal Consultants (Cyber Law & Criminal Law) to support the I4C Legal Section. The candidates will be responsible for drafting legal documents, monitoring court cases, preparing reports, and assisting in all legal and cybercrime-related matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Key Role Includes:

• Creation of legal bulletins and preparation of draft counters.
• Timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Checking the Cause List for cases filed against I4C and providing updates on the posting of matters.
• Following up on compliance of court orders and directions.
• Preparing legal briefs and maintaining complete documentation records.
• Drafting proposals related to the Legal Section of I4C.
• Monitoring movements of files related to the legal section.
• Providing assistance to the Senior Legal Consultant for important legal matters.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in handling criminal cases and cyber law matters.
• LLB/LLM completed with specialization in Criminal Law, Cyber Law, or Digital Forensics.
• Strong understanding of New Criminal Laws, IT Act 2000, and other laws related to cybercrime.
• Relevant certification in Cyber Law / Information Security, with knowledge of IT Act, Evidence Act, Intermediary Guidelines, and RBI–NPCI Liability Guidelines (desirable).
• Knowledge and practical exposure to key legislations including:
• Indian Penal Code (IPC), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
• Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
• Indian Evidence Act, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
• Prevention of Corruption Act
• PMLA, NDPS, and other special criminal laws
• Experience in handling cases related to data breaches, unauthorized access, online fraud, cyberstalking, hacking, and digital impersonation.
• Knowledge and experience in drafting legal notices, FIRs, complaints, responses, and legal opinions related to criminal and cyber laws.
• Excellent drafting, research, and advocacy skills.
• Strong coordination abilities with LEAs, judiciary, and cyber forensic teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person