Lawyer - Energy Infra

We are seeking a highly motivated lawyer at Senior Associate level to join our client to set up Infrastructure & Energy practice in Delhi. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of strong experience in advising on infrastructure projects, particularly in energy (renewables, thermal, transmission), roads, transport, and urban infrastructure sectors, with a leading law firm.

You will play a key role in advising clients across the project lifecyclefrom bid stage and project development to financial close, implementation, and exit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating project-related documentation including:
• Concession Agreements
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• EPC and O&M Contracts
• Financing and Security Documents
• Shareholders and Joint Venture Agreements
• Advising sponsors, developers, lenders (including DFIs), and government authorities on infrastructure and energy projects (domestic and cross-border).
• Assisting in due diligence and risk assessment of projects and transactions.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including regulatory, tax, and corporate advisory.
• Keeping abreast of regulatory and policy developments in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to knowledge development.

Key Requirements:

• LL.B. or equivalent from a reputed Indian or international university.
• 5-7 years of post-qualification experience with a reputed law firm in the Projects / Infrastructure / Energy practice.
• Strong transactional and advisory experience in infrastructure and energy projects.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Strong understanding of government contracting, PPP frameworks, and sector-specific regulations (e.g., electricity laws, bidding guidelines, model concession frameworks, etc.).
• Ability to manage transactions independently and work under tight deadlines.