Executive Director Recruitment 2026 at NLSIU – Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession

Executive Director Recruitment 2026 at NLSIU – Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for the position of Executive Director at its newly established Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished legal researcher to help shape the Centre from its founding stage and lead its research, institutional development, and policy engagement activities.

About the Centre

The Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession was established in 2026 to advance:

• Equity

• Inclusion

• Justice

• Research on the legal profession in India

• Policy engagement

• Institutional and professional reform

The Centre undertakes rigorous empirical research into:

• Structure of the legal profession

• Regulation

• Professional norms

• Legal practice

• Equity and inclusion

• Institutional reform

• Justice and social development

It also works through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions to inform debate and contribute to reforms in the legal profession.

Women’s Inclusion and Leadership in Law (WILL) Initiative

The Centre began its research activities in the 2026–27 academic year with the launch of the Women’s Inclusion and Leadership in Law (WILL) Initiative.

The WILL Initiative is a five-year programme aimed at promoting a more gender-inclusive litigation practice in India.

The Centre is expected to expand its programmes and areas of intervention as it develops.

About the Role

The Executive Director will play a central role in developing and leading the Centre’s:

• Research agenda

• Strategic direction

• Institutional development

• Policy engagement

• Research partnerships

• Programme implementation

• Academic and public-facing initiatives

The role involves working closely with the Centre’s Faculty Director and Faculty Assistant Director.

Key Responsibilities

The selected Executive Director is expected to contribute to:

• Building the Centre’s long-term research strategy

• Leading empirical and interdisciplinary legal research

• Developing institutional partnerships

• Supporting policy engagement and reform-oriented initiatives

• Guiding research teams and programmes

• Strengthening the Centre’s academic and public profile

• Overseeing major projects and interventions

• Contributing to research outputs, reports, publications, and policy work

Appointment Duration

The initial appointment will be for:

2 Years

The position may be extended for the duration of the Centre’s projects, subject to:

• Satisfactory performance

• Continued programme requirements

• Institutional approval

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time

• Contractual

• Based at the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru

Important Note

Detailed eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, professional experience requirements, remuneration, application procedure, required documents, and application deadline are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official NLSIU recruitment announcement before applying.

Job Domain: Law / Legal Research / Legal Profession Studies / Public Policy / Research Leadership / Socio-Legal Research

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