PPP Legal Expert / Senior Lawyer – Public-Private Partnership

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Expert / Lawyer specializing in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Concession Contracts to join our firm in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in PPP frameworks, infrastructure project structuring, and concession agreements, with a proven track record of advising on complex infrastructure initiatives across India.

This position offers an opportunity to work on high-value infrastructure projects, support government and private sector clients, and contribute to shaping PPP strategies and policies in diverse sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory and transactional support in the development, structuring, and management of PPP projects across physical and social infrastructure sectors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate concession agreements, project development agreements, and other PPP-related legal documentation.
• Advise on PPP methodologies, frameworks, and institutional structures, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support clients through the formulation, appraisal, and approval processes for PPP projects.
• Assist in the design and implementation of tendering processes, including bid documentation and evaluation.
• Advise on infrastructure financing models, risk allocation frameworks, and innovative PPP structures.
• Conduct valuation and assessment of investment portfolios related to infrastructure assets.
• Support the development of reliable Management Information Systems (MIS) to facilitate accurate decision-making in PPP project management.
• Liaise with relevant government departments and agencies, and represent clients in negotiations or consultations involving public authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university or institution (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10–15 years of total professional experience, including at least 5 years of specific experience in PPP projects within infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in advising or working with Central or State Government agencies will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated involvement in 3–5 or more PPP assignments in India.

Key Skills and Expertise

• Strong understanding of:
• PPP methodology, framework, and policy environment.
• Legal and contractual arrangements governing PPPs, especially Concession Contracts.
• Tendering and bid processes for PPP projects.
• Project structuring, financial modeling, and risk-sharing mechanisms.
• Infrastructure development financing.
• Regulatory and institutional landscape across infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person