PPP Legal Expert/Senior Lawyer - Public Private Partnership

Description:

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:

- Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized university or institution (Masters 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 35 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 modelling, 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.