Role and Responsibilities:

As the team member for SaveLIFE Foundation's Legal Policy work, the Senior Associate - Legal and Policy will make sure our public policy initiatives continue to grow in alignment with organisational priorities and should demonstrate commitment to the organisation's mission. This entails:

I. Legal Development, Policy Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement:

Actively lead the research and drafting of legal notes on policy matters in alignment with the organisation's position.
Strategise and implement comprehensive advocacy strategies including legal strategies that combine top-down and bottom-up tactics, coalition building, and targeted engagement with policymakers.
Advocate for policy change and implementation at national, sub-national and district levels that advance India's mission of reducing road crash deaths by half by 2030.
Lead the legal initiatives of the organisation, providing thought leadership in shaping the course of legal action including drafting of petitions and court submissions.
Nurture existing and build new relationships with government officials, subject experts, legal fraternity and other stakeholders on policy initiatives.
Support the leadership team in representing the organisation's policy positions in meetings, conferences, and public forums.

II. Research, Analysis & Communication:

Conduct and manage the team to conduct in-depth research to produce policy briefs and other position papers on critical issues including detailed legal notes.
Analyse data to inform evidence-based policy recommendations as well as lead the team in creating strong narratives stitched with data.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at local, state, and national levels that could impact the organisation's work.
Assist in grant writing and fundraising by providing policy-related information and narratives to support funding proposals.

Professional Experience

Proficiency in professional writing, thorough research, meticulous editing, and impactful communication for developing compelling policy positions and enabling the synthesis of insights to formulate informed policy recommendations.
Minimum five years of experience with an academic degree of LLB/B.A.LLB and demonstrated ability to execute legal or policy research.
Displays proven influencing and networking skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
Proficiently manages multiple tasks while adhering to tight deadlines.
Exposure to working with the Supreme Court of India or a State High Court.
Experience in drafting legal petitions, including public interest litigations.

What You'll Gain

A unique platform to lead change at scale, with the ability to directly influence infrastructure and policy in India and beyond.
The chance to work with India's only organization that combines system reform with on-ground action for road safety.
Cross-sector exposure across engineering, governance, public health, and civic engagement.
An entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, courage, and execution excellence.
An opportunity to be part of a globally recognised movement saving thousands of lives each year.

SaveLIFE Foundation is for you if you

Crave purpose in your work and want to solve real problems for real people.
Thrive in a high-performance environment where outcomes matter.
Are passionate about improving systems through technology and design.
Want your work to matter—not just for your company, but for your country.

Personal Characteristics

A collaborative and teamwork-orientated mindset.
The ability to work independently and make informed decisions to achieve goals.
Action-orientation and ownership mentality.
Empathy for the cause of road safety.
Strong ability to influence.
Direct, clear, and concise communicator.
Ethical decision-making and principles.

How to apply: Interested candidates can apply for this position by clicking on the following link and submitting their application:

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