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Senior Consultant (Law) on Contract Basis

Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Advertisement No: 11/2026/CHQ/CN
Total Vacancies
5
Age Limit
18 โ€“ 45 yrs
Salary
Rs. 1,50,000/- per month (all-inclusive)
Days Left
9 days
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates.
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All
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๐Ÿ“‹ Job Description
Engagement of Senior Consultant in the Law Directorate of AAI on a contract basis for a period of one year.
Responsible for conducting legal research on aviation laws, contracts, service matters, land acquisition, arbitration, constitutional, and administrative law.
Preparation of case briefs, notes, and legal documents for AAIโ€™s litigation.
Liaisoning and coordinating AAIโ€™s litigation before various courts and tribunals.
Drafting, vetting, and reviewing legal documents including contracts, agreements, MoUs, affidavits, pleadings, and correspondence.
Maintenance of litigation and legal data on the AIMS Portal.
Coordination with departments, airports, and regional offices for litigation-related documents and records.
Assistance in maintaining records of court orders, judgments, legal opinions, contracts, and arbitration awards.
โœ… Eligibility Criteria
Indian Nationals only are eligible to apply.
Professional degree in Law (3-year regular course after graduation OR 5-year integrated regular course after 10+2).
Candidate must be eligible to enroll as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India to practice in Indian courts.
Minimum 8 to 10 years of legal work experience.
Qualification must be from National Law Universities or recognized universities established by Central/State Acts or deemed universities under UGC Act, recognized by the Bar Council of India.
๐Ÿ† Selection Process
Selection will be based on academic qualifications, experience, document verification, and interview.
Preliminary shortlisting will be based on uploaded documents.
Call letters and interview details will be sent to shortlisted candidates via email only.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview/selection process.
AAI reserves the right to upgrade eligibility criteria if a large number of applications are received.
๐Ÿ“Š Key Information
OrganizationAirports Authority of India (AAI)
Location / StateAll India
Job LocationNew Delhi (Corporate Headquarters and Northern Region)
Category EligibilityAll categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible as per government norms.
Experience RequiredMinimum 8 to 10 years of legal work experience.
Application Start24 July 2026
Last Date to Apply06 August 2026
๐Ÿ“Š AAI Recruitment - Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Posts
Senior Consultant (Corporate Headquarters) 4
Senior Consultant (Northern Region, New Delhi) 1
Total 5
๐Ÿ“ Required Documents
Proof of academic qualifications (degree certificates).
Proof of enrollment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India.
Experience certificates (8-10 years of legal work).
Age proof documents (as per cut-off date).
Original documents must be produced during document verification and interview.
๐ŸŽ“ Required Qualifications
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๐Ÿ“Š Vacancy Details
  • 4 vacancies for Senior Consultant at AAI Corporate Headquarters, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi.
  • 1 vacancy for Senior Consultant at Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), New Delhi.
โ“ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Consultant in the Law Directorate at AAI?
A. The Senior Consultant is responsible for conducting legal research on aviation laws, contracts, and litigation matters, preparing case briefs and legal documents, coordinating litigation with courts and tribunals, drafting and reviewing legal agreements, maintaining litigation records, and providing legal assistance to various AAI departments.
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for applying to the Senior Consultant position?
A. Candidates must be Indian nationals, hold a professional law degree (3-year or 5-year integrated course), be eligible to enroll as an advocate in the Bar Council of India, and have 8-10 years of legal work experience. Qualifications must be from recognized universities or institutions.
Q. How long is the contract period for the Senior Consultant position, and can it be extended?
A. The initial contract is for one year, extendable by one year at a time. The total cumulative engagement period cannot exceed five years.
Q. What is the selection process for this position?
A. The selection process includes evaluation of academic qualifications, experience, document verification, and an interview. Shortlisting is based on uploaded documents, and call letters will be sent via email to selected candidates.
Q. Is travel allowance (TA) or dearness allowance (DA) provided for attending the interview?
A. No, TA/DA will not be paid for attending the interview or selection process.