Lead Counsel - Strategic Litigations

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd in Hyderabad seeks a Lead Counsel to manage high-stakes, strategic, and regulatory litigations impacting the airport business. End-to-end litigation strategy, coordination with external counsel, and advising senior management on risk mitigation and compliance in the aviation sector.

This role requires LL.B with LL.M preferred and 10-12 years post-qualification experience in litigation and regulatory work, including at least 5 years in managing high-stake

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of post-qualification experience in litigation and regulatory legal work.
• At least 5 years in managing high-stake cases, preferably in infrastructure, aviation, or regulated sectors.
• LL.B (LL.M preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value, precedent-setting, and regulatory litigations including arbitrations, writ petitions, tariff disputes, and environmental matters before NGT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
• Develop litigation strategy, legal positioning, and key arguments.
• Address disputes arising from concession agreements, airport service contracts, and regulatory directions.
• Prepare representations to government/regulatory authorities regarding policy amendments affecting airport operations.
• Conduct legal research, maintain precedent databases, and track litigation matters through MIS dashboards.
• Coordinate with law firms, senior counsels, and government authorities.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Regulatory compliance

High-stakes case management

Education

LL.B (LL.M preferred)

Job description

Lead Counsel - Strategic Litigations

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Rolling Basis (Official)

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LL.B (LL.M preferred); 10-12 years of post-qualification experience in litigation and regulatory legal work, with at least 5 years in managing high-stake cases preferably in infrastructure, aviation, or regulated sectors.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Lead Counsel - Strategic Litigations at GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd is hiring a Lead Counsel to manage high-stakes, strategic, and regulatory litigations impacting the airport business. The role involves end-to-end litigation strategy, coordination with external counsel, and advising senior management on risk mitigation and compliance in the aviation sector.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: LL.B (LL.M preferred)
• Experience: 10-12 years of post-qualification experience in litigation and regulatory legal work.
• Specialization: At least 5 years in managing high-stake cases, preferably in infrastructure, aviation, or regulated sectors.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage high-value, precedent-setting, and regulatory litigations including arbitrations, writ petitions, tariff disputes, and environmental matters before NGT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
• Develop litigation strategy, legal positioning, and key arguments.
• Address disputes arising from concession agreements, airport service contracts, and regulatory directions.
• Prepare representations to government/regulatory authorities regarding policy amendments affecting airport operations.
• Conduct legal research, maintain precedent databases, and track litigation matters through MIS dashboards.
• Coordinate with law firms, senior counsels, and government authorities.

Compensation & Mode

Stipend/Salary: Not specified
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level