Legal & Regulatory Expert (DPIIT)

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG); New Delhi; On-site; INR 7,00,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A government research organization is seeking a Legal & Regulatory Expert in New Delhi. This role involves assisting in PM Gati Shakti initiatives, analyzing regulatory frameworks, and preparing documentation. The ideal candidate has a graduate degree in law and is familiar with logistics policies and project management tools. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Law or equivalent is mandatory.
• Post-Graduate degree in Law or equivalent is desirable.
• Understanding of government policies relevant to logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Network Planning Group on matters related to PM Gati Shakti.
• Prepare reports and presentations to convey findings.
• Review project documentation from legal and regulatory perspectives.

Skills

Legal expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Logistics data analytics

Project management

Collaboration with government agencies

Education

Graduate degree in Law or equivalent

Post-Graduate degree in Law or equivalent

Tools

GIS software

Transportation modeling software

Job description

Legal & Regulatory Expert

Common Functions:

• Assist the Network Planning Group (NPG) on matters related to PM Gati Shakti and National Logistics Policy (NLP).
• Provide expertise for the integration of interconnected multimodal network transport and infrastructure for efficient movement of people, goods, and services.
• Improve decision-making through effective logistics data analytics, standardization, and streamlining of processes.
• Assess project proposals included in the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan in consultation with domain-specific SMEs, Officers of TSU, Logistics Division, and Line Ministries/Departments.
• Evaluate projects based on PM Gati Shakti principles like logistics efficiency, utility to economic clusters, integrated planning approach, multimodality, and area development.
• Have knowledge of government policies, regulations, and best practices relevant to PM Gati Shakti/National Logistics Policy, focusing on sustainable and inclusive development.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials to convey findings, recommendations, and implementation strategies, and contribute to capacity building.
• Utilize project management tools, digital technologies such as GIS, transportation modeling software during project evaluation.
• Understand economic nodes such as SEZs, CFS, ICDs, industrial nodes, Export Oriented Districts for critical infrastructure project evaluation.
• Collaborate with government agencies, private sector partners, and international organizations to develop innovative solutions for planning gaps.
• Perform any other work related to PM Gati Shakti, NPG, NLP, and the logistics sector.

Minimum Requirement

Graduate degree in Law or equivalent.

Desirable

Post-Graduate degree in Law or equivalent.

Job Description

• Review project documentation from legal and regulatory perspectives.
• Synthesize legal and regulatory issues in integrated planning and implementation within the PM Gati Shakti framework and NLP.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for the NPG.
• Analyze proposals from various departments and provide legal/regulatory inputs.
• Assist in preparing RFPs, tenders, and regulatory frameworks.
• Analyze logistic sector reports from a legal/regulatory perspective and provide inputs.