Environment Law and Development Foundation is a New Delhi–based independent law and policy research centre dedicated to advancing environmental governance, sustainable development, and social justice through legal research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement, to shape informed decision‑making at national and international levels.
Senior Researcher (Law & Policy)
7-10 years experience
Role Overview:
The Senior Researcher (Law & Policy) will work closely with our team of researchers, legal experts, and external partners to design, execute, and publish impactful research. The role requires intellectual leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to engage with policymakers, academics, and civil society.
Location
New Delhi
Employment
Full Time
Salary
Commensurate with qualification and experience
Key Responsibilities
Lead legal and policy research projects from conception to publication
Draft research reports, policy briefs, and thought pieces on critical law and governance issues
Provide expert inputs on environmental, developmental, and sustainability-related legal frameworks
Supervise and mentor junior researchers and interns
Liaise with government agencies, academia, civil society, and international organizations
Present research findings in workshops, conferences, and public forums
Contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research projects
Qualifications & Experience
Advanced degree in Law / Public Policy (PhD or LLM/Masters preferred)
Minimum 7–10 years of research or policy experience, preferably with a focus on environment, law, or governance
Strong publication record in reputed journals, policy papers, or reports
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multi-stakeholder projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with Indian and international legal and policy frameworks (environment, sustainability, governance).
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape environment law and policy discourse at national and global level
Collaborative, research-driven work culture
Exposure to high-impact projects and networks
Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
Role Overview:
The Junior Researcher (Law & Policy) will work closely with our team of researchers, legal experts, and external partners to execute and publish impactful research. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with policymakers, academics, and civil society.
Location
New Delhi
Employment
Full Time
Salary
Commensurate with qualification and experience
Key Responsibilities
Undertake legal and policy research projects from conception to publication
Proposal writing
Draft research reports, policy briefs, and thought pieces on critical law and governance issues
Present research findings in workshops, conferences, and public forums
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Law / Public Policy
Minimum 2–5 years of research or policy experience, with a focus on law, environment, or governance
Demonstrated ability to undertake legal research teams and manage multi-stakeholder projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with Indian and international legal and policy frameworks (environment, sustainability, governance)
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape environment law and policy discourse at national and global level
Collaborative, research-driven work culture
Exposure to high-impact projects and networks
Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
