The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has released Advertisement No. Q/PF/575/35/2026-II, inviting applications for the position of Consultant (Lawfare Issues) within its Legal & Treaties (L&T-I) Division.
This is a premier opportunity for legal professionals specializing in International Law to provide crucial legal and policy support to the government on matters involving international disputes, universal jurisdiction, and evolving global legal frameworks.
Vacancy Overview
| Post Name | Division | Total Vacancies | Remuneration |
| Consultant (Lawfare Issues) | Legal & Treaties (L&T-I) | 01 Post | Up to ₹10,00,000 per annum |
Eligibility Criteria & Experience
Candidates must fulfill the following mandatory criteria to be considered for this contractual engagement:
- Nationality: Must be an Indian national.
- Educational Qualification: A Postgraduate degree (LL.M.) in International Law from a recognized institution in India or abroad.
- Preference: Candidates with a specialization in International Humanitarian Law or Criminal Law will be given preference.
- Professional Enrollment: Must be a registered law practitioner in India.
- Experience Required: A minimum of 02 years of professional work experience.
- Desirable: Previous work experience with the Government of India is highly preferred.
- Age Limit: Between 25 to 35 years of age as of the last date of application submission.
Roles & Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be tasked with high-level legal analysis and coordination, including:
- Providing actionable legal inputs on lawfare issues, universal jurisdiction principles, and discussions before the International Law Commission.
- Mapping, collecting, and analyzing foreign domestic laws and lawfare cases instituted by foreign governments across different jurisdictions.
- Supporting the L&T-I Division in handling complex international disputes involving universal jurisdiction.
- Preparing detailed legal briefs and background notes, and analyzing the implications of domestic and international lawfare developments.
- Coordinating seamlessly with the MEA, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and other relevant agencies to maintain coherence in India’s geopolitical legal stance.
Employment Terms
- Nature of Engagement: Purely contractual. The consultant will not be entitled to regular government employee benefits (such as Provident Fund, Pension, HRA, etc.).
- Duration: Initially for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance, mutual willingness, and the Ministry’s ongoing requirements.
- Location: New Delhi (South Block / Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan / Sushma Swaraj Bhawan / Patiala House / ISIL Building / CCS Building).
Important Dates
- Official Notification Date: 10th July 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 31st July 2026 (till 5:30 PM)
Important Links
| Official Notification | Notification |
| JurisLink Whatsapp Group | Click Here |
How to Apply for MEA Consultant (Lawfare Issues) 2026
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I of the official notification) along with all supporting educational and experience documents.
Applications can be submitted via either of the following methods:
1. Online Submission (Preferred):
- Email the completely filled application form and scanned supporting documents to aopfsec@mea.gov.in.
- Clearly mention your name and the position applied for in the subject line.
2. Offline Submission:
- Send the physical application via registered post to:Under Secretary (PF&PG),Ministry of External Affairs,Room No. 4071, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan,23-D, Janpath, New Delhi – 110011.
- The envelope must be superscribed with: “Application for the position of Consultant (Lawfare Issues) in the L&T-I Division of Ministry of External Affairs”.
Join JurisLink Whatsapp Community for the latest updates on legal job notifications, case summaries, and current legal issues in India.