About NS Nappinai

N. S. Nappinai, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Bombay High Court, with about 30 years experience, pioneered the development of cyber laws in India. A litigator who has handled a large array of cases pertaining to Constitutional, Criminal, cybercrime, IPR, corporate and commercial laws, she has also undertaken transactions globally. Ms Nappinai is Honorary Advisor, Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA); Advisor, Maharashtra – Cyber police; Senior Panel Advocate–Central & Western Railways, Government of India. She is a trained Mediator.

Ms Nappinai undertakes training in cyber laws and electronic evidence for the judiciary (SAARC and Indian Judiciary), Armed Forces, Police, Intelligence Agencies and Industry verticals. Through Cyber Saathi, she undertakes a unique ‘Be A Cyber Saathi’ program for children, teachers and parents on cybercrime and remedies and prepares them as peer mentors.

Ms Nappinai is Amicus Curiae before Supreme Court in Prajwala v. UOI and was part of the Government Committee formed in the above matter. She has presented, as an Expert in Cyber laws before: (i) the Parliamentary Committee on Women Empowerment; (ii). National Cyber Security Centre on India’s National Cyber Security Policy 2020-2025; (iii). Amendments to the Information Technology Act, 2000; (iv). Amendments to India’s Electronic Evidence laws; (v). Legal aspects of Cryptocurrency; & (vi). Report on Blockchain & Cryptocurrency regulation to the Ministry of Finance.

About the Job

Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant/Junior Associate at the Chambers of Nappinai & Co.

Qualification

• For tech and cyber law enthusiasts.
• Candidates must have a proven track record of quality legal research and writing.
• Freshers with a maximum of 3 years of work experience can apply.

Work Profile

The work engagement will be on legal research, policy work, drafting (notes, reports and more) and litigation assistance.

Vacancies

1 each in Mumbai and Delhi.

Preference will be given to candidates residing in Mumbai and Delhi.

Application Procedure

Applications need to be addressed to work@nappinai.com with a cover letter and Statement on why you are a right fit. Attaching a writing sample always makes an application stand out with brownie points!