Press Trust of India (PTI) invites applications for an In-House Lawyer – Litigation & Contracts position in its Legal Department in New Delhi. The opportunity is intended for lawyers with two to five years of post-qualification experience in corporate advisory, commercial litigation and contracts.
About Press Trust of India
Press Trust of India is a national news agency headquartered in New Delhi. It supplies news stories, photographs and other media content to newspapers, broadcasters, digital platforms, research organisations, companies and institutional subscribers.
About the Opportunity
The selected lawyer will support PTI’s litigation management, commercial contracting and corporate legal advisory work. The role involves coordinating with internal business and editorial teams and external counsel to address legal matters and manage risks.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have:
- An LL.B. degree from a recognised university.
- Bar Council enrolment.
- Two to five years of post-qualification experience.
- Experience in corporate legal advisory, commercial litigation and contract drafting or vetting.
Prior in-house legal experience with a corporate entity, media organisation or public sector undertaking will be preferred.
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Roles and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will:
- Coordinate with external lawyers, maintain legal notices and prepare case briefs.
- Track court proceedings, maintain litigation records and prepare status reports.
- Ensure timely compliance with court directions and statutory timelines.
- Coordinate with editorial teams and other departments to prepare court pleadings.
- Draft and review vendor agreements, NDAs, MoUs, licensing and content distribution agreements, technology and software contracts, leases, and advertising and content syndication agreements.
- Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Conduct legal research and prepare advisory notes and briefs.
Location
The position is based in New Delhi.
Official Announcement
View the recruitment announcement on PTI’s official LinkedIn page.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should email their updated CV to jobs@pti.in.
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