Infrastructure (Roads, Highways, Railways, HAM, Irrigation, Housing Projects)
Experience:
15-20+ years in legal, contracts, and dispute resolution (EPC/Infrastructure sector preferred)
Reporting To:
Managing Director / CEO
About the Client
Our client is a reputed infrastructure company delivering complex and high-value EPC and HAM projects across India. With a diversified project portfolio and expanding operations, they are seeking a strategic and experienced
Head - Legal & Contracts
to lead legal governance, contract management, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Regulatory
Oversee all legal affairs, compliance, and regulatory issues across the organization
Advise senior management on legal risks, statutory obligations, and corporate governance
Ensure adherence to applicable laws (Companies Act, Contract Act, Arbitration Act, etc.)
Contract Management
Lead end-to-end review, drafting, negotiation, and finalization of contracts (EPC, PPP, HAM, subcontracts, JV agreements, vendor contracts)
Define and implement contract risk mitigation strategies and frameworks
Manage change orders, claims, and variations in line with contract terms
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Handle arbitration, litigation, and pre-dispute negotiations
Liaise with external legal counsel, arbitrators, and internal stakeholders
Ensure effective representation and enforcement of claims and awards
Compliance & Governance
Ensure all statutory filings, approvals, and licenses are updated and compliant
Monitor company-wide adherence to legal and contractual obligations
Develop and maintain legal policies, SOPs, and internal controls
Team Leadership
Lead and mentor legal officers, contract managers, and compliance professionals
Establish KPIs and governance standards for legal & contracts function
Candidate Profile
LLB/LLM from a reputed institution; CS qualification is an added advantage
15-20+ years of legal & contracts experience (preferably in infrastructure, construction, or engineering sector)
Strong knowledge of contract laws, arbitration, compliance, and risk management
Understanding of government contracts, PPP frameworks, and FIDIC terms
Proven ability to manage high-value disputes and regulatory matters
Excellent leadership, negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹90,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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