Legal Internship with All India Football Federation(Delhi): Apply Now.

About the Organisation

The All India Football Federation, also simply known as the AIFF, is the governing body of association football in India. Formed in 1948, the federation was one of founding members of the Asian Football Confederation, the overseer of football in Asia.

About the Job

Reports to: Head of Players’ Status and Registration Department (PSRD)

Brief Description Of The Department;

As the name suggests, these departments of AIFF manage the players registered throughout India via AIFF’s Centralised Registration System, wherein a player’s registration/renewal and transfer are Approved by AIFF without which he/she cannot participate in any Competition organised/sanctioned by AIFF or its Member Associations and Affiliated Units. This department also manages the disputes that are related to a player and club and/or official, Intermediaries registered with AIFF along with the AIFF Disciplinary proceedings and Anti-Doping cases.

In Detail, This Department Manages The Following Regulations

AIFF Disciplinary Code, 2023
AIFF Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, 2023 (AIFF RSTP)
AIFF Training Compensation and Solidarity Compensation (part of AIFF RSTP)
AIFF Football Agent Regulations, 2023
AIFF Anti-Doping Regulations #Responsibilities
To assist the Secretariat with Disciplinary Committee and Player Status Committee-related
proceedings.
Record the minutes of the meetings.
Draft certain notices and replies to the various requests and complaints we get related to
players/clubs/member association-related disputes.
To assist in drafting and amending various AIFF Regulations.
Keep track of age-fraud-related issues and report them to the department.
Keep track of matches/tournaments on AIFF CMS and report to the Secretary for any Disciplinary Action to be taken.

Eligibility Criteria

A recent graduate (LLB) with first-class distinction.
Prior experience related to Sports Law is preferable, not mandatory.
Professional that demonstrates a good knowledge of sports in general and football in particular.
Knowledge in drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal instruments.
Advanced level in Microsoft Office Platforms, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical capability.
Proven capability to work under pressure in a team environment.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.
Should be physically fit to travel domestically in various assignments as and when required. Terms
Selected candidates have to join immediately.
A suitable honorarium will be paid.
Internship duration – 3 months.
The candidate will have to be based in New Delhi and report to AIFF’s Headquarters, ‘Football House