Podar - Senior Legal Counsel - M&A / Infrastructure Project Contracting - LLB

Experience Required : Minimum 10 years PQE (Tier 1 law firm experience preferred)

About the Role :

We are looking to hire a seasoned legal professional to join our legal team as Senior Legal Counsel, with a core focus on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Infrastructure Project Contracting. The role demands strong experience in managing complex transactions across sectors such as power, oil & gas, defense, urban infrastructure, and general corporate.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of handling end-to-end M&A transactions, drafting and negotiating investment and project agreements, and advising on regulatory compliance including FEMA.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage M&A transactions including legal due diligence, structuring, and compliance matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate investment agreements such as SPA, SSA, SHA, JV agreements, and ancillary documents
• Provide legal support on infrastructure and project contracting matters (EPC, O&M, PPA, infrastructure sharing and revenue-sharing agreements)
• Advise on FEMA compliance and relevant regulatory issues
• Support internal business teams with legal risk analysis and practical legal solutions
• Engage and coordinate with external counsel and regulatory authorities

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Preferred (Not Mandatory) :

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