Legal Internship at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) – New Delhi
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is inviting applications for the position of Legal Intern to assist its Legal and Compliance team with legal research, contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance, intellectual property matters, and institutional governance.
The opportunity is suitable for motivated and detail-oriented law students and recent law graduates interested in gaining practical exposure to legal and compliance work within a research-oriented, not-for-profit organisation.
About The Energy and Resources Institute
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is a research and not-for-profit organisation.
Its Legal and Compliance function handles legal, contractual, regulatory, and institutional governance matters relevant to the organisation's operations.
About the Internship
TERI is seeking motivated and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Legal Intern within its Legal / Legal and Compliance Department.
The selected intern will gain practical exposure to:
Legal research
Contract review and drafting
Statutory and regulatory matters
Institutional governance
Intellectual property matters
Other legal assignments
The intern will work closely with the Legal Expert and coordinate with various departments and divisions within TERI, as required.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates pursuing or having recently completed any of the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
LL.M.
LL.B.
Five-year integrated law course.
Preference may be given to candidates who have completed or are pursuing advanced coursework in:
Contract Law
Corporate / Commercial Law
Intellectual Property Law
Regulatory and Compliance-related Laws
Key Skills and Competencies
Candidates should possess the following skills and competencies:
Strong legal research and analytical skills.
Good understanding of Indian laws and legal principles.
Strong drafting and written communication skills.
Ability to read, analyse, and interpret contracts and legal documents.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to identify legal and contractual issues and communicate them clearly.
Good organisational and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and commonly used legal research and documentation tools.
Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desirable Attributes
Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following:
Prior internship experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, research institution, public institution, or not-for-profit organisation.
Experience in contract review or legal drafting.
Familiarity with legal research databases.
Interest in energy, sustainability, technology, intellectual property, business, and commercial laws.
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and understand legal issues in a research- and policy-oriented environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will assist the Legal team with the following responsibilities:
Conducting legal research on applicable laws, rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, and judicial decisions.
Reviewing, drafting, vetting, and revising legal documents, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), consultancy and service agreements, vendor and procurement-related documents, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, intellectual property agreements, licences, permissions, undertakings, declarations, and other institutional documents.
Identifying legal, contractual, and compliance-related risks in agreements and proposed transactions.
Preparing legal notes, issue summaries, clause-wise comments, and internal legal opinions under the supervision of the Legal team.
Assisting with intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademarks, and related permissions and licences.
Researching statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to TERI's operations.
Assisting with institutional governance documentation, including resolutions, authorisations, and delegations.
Reviewing and organising legal records, agreements, correspondence, and supporting documents.
Assisting in preparing responses to legal and regulatory communications, notices, and queries.
Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments and preparing concise internal updates.
Supporting other legal and compliance assignments as required.
Learning Opportunities
The internship will provide practical exposure to the following areas:
Contract drafting and negotiation.
Legal research and analysis.
Institutional and regulatory compliance.
Intellectual property matters.
Legal risk identification and management.
Governance and authorisation documentation.
Legal issues arising in the functioning of a research and not-for-profit organisation.
Stipend
The selected intern will receive a stipend of up to ₹15,000 per month.
Duration
Minimum internship duration: One month.
Long-term internship opportunities may also be available.
Working Hours
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Location
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
New Delhi, India.
Reporting
The selected intern will report to the Legal Expert.
Confidentiality and Professional Conduct
The Legal Intern must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information, documents, agreements, correspondence, research material, and other institutional information accessed during the internship.
The intern must also comply with TERI's applicable policies, procedures, and professional conduct requirements.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must submit the following:
Updated CV / Resume.
A brief statement of interest outlining their academic background, relevant experience, and proposed internship period.
Applications should be sent via email to:
To: tripti.patra@teri.res.in
CC: himanshu.singhal@teri.res.in
TERI reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on the requirements of the position and the nature of the legal assignments involved.
Candidates are advised to mention their proposed internship period in their application.