Lead Counsel - Strategic Litigations

GMR Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group in the Greater Hyderabad Area seeks a seasoned Lead Counsel for Strategic Litigations to steer high-stakes regulatory and infrastructural disputes impacting airport operations, including arbitrations, tariff matters, environmental issues, and constitutional challenges.

The role requires LL.B with LL.M preferred, 10–12 years of post-qualification litigation experience, and at least 5 years in managing complex cases in infrastructure, aviation, or regulated sectors.

Qualifications

• LL.B is required; LL.M preferred.
• 10–12 years of post-qualification experience in litigation and regulatory work.
• 5+ years managing high-stake cases in infrastructure, aviation, or regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value, regulatory litigations across airports, including arbitrations, writ petitions, tariff-related disputes, SLPs, and environmental matters before forums such as NGT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
• Develop end-to-end litigation strategy, lead case briefings, documentation reviews, and argument development in coordination with senior counsels and law firms.
• Address disputes arising from concession agreements, airport service contracts, and regulatory directions, supporting internal teams with contract interpretation and pre-litigation mitigation.
• Draft representations or responses to government and regulatory authorities regarding policy amendments or draft laws affecting airport operations.
• Conduct detailed legal research, maintain internal precedent databases, and track ongoing litigation matters via structured MIS and dashboards.
• Coordinate with law firms, senior advocates, and cross-functional internal stakeholders including finance, operations, compliance, and regulatory affairs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Regulatory law

High-stakes case management

Contract interpretation

Legal research

Education

LL.B

LL.M

Job description

Lead Counsel - Strategic Litigations

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Organising Institution / Firm

GMR Group

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

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

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

GMR Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional for the position of Lead Counsel - Strategic Litigations based in the Greater Hyderabad Area. The role involves managing high-stakes, strategic, and regulatory litigations impacting the airport business, including arbitrations, tariff disputes, environmental matters, and constitutional or statutory challenges.

Key Eligibility Criteria

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

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage high-value, precedent-setting, and regulatory litigations across airports, including arbitrations, writ petitions, tariff-related disputes, SLPs, and environmental matters before forums such as NGT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
• Develop end-to-end litigation strategy, lead case briefings, documentation reviews, and argument development in coordination with senior counsels and law firms.
• Address disputes arising from concession agreements, airport service contracts, and regulatory directions, supporting internal teams with contract interpretation and pre-litigation mitigation.
• Draft representations or responses to government and regulatory authorities regarding policy amendments or draft laws affecting airport operations.
• Conduct detailed legal research, maintain internal precedent databases, and track ongoing litigation matters via structured MIS and dashboards.
• Coordinate with law firms, senior advocates, and cross-functional internal stakeholders including finance, operations, compliance, and regulatory affairs.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend/Compensation: Not Specified

Employment Type: Full-time