Industry: Infrastructure / Highway Construction / EPC

Department: Legal

Experience: 5–8 Years (preferably in Infrastructure, Construction, Roads & Highways)

Location: As per project / Head Office

Qualification: LLB; LLM preferred

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Legal to manage legal matters, contract documentation, regulatory compliance, litigation support and legal coordination for infrastructure and construction projects. The candidate will work closely with project teams, management, external legal counsel and government authorities to safeguard the company's legal, contractual interests and arbittration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management

- Review, draft and vet agreements, contracts, MoUs, work orders, subcontractor agreements and vendor contracts.
- Examine contractual terms, obligations, risks, indemnity, penalties, warranties and termination clauses.
- Support project teams in interpreting contract provisions and resolving contractual issues.

2. Legal Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain legal records, agreements, notices, licences, approvals and statutory documents.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contractual requirements.
- Draft and review legal notices, replies, affidavits, undertakings and other legal correspondence.

3. Litigation & Dispute Management

- Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants for court cases, arbitration and other disputes.
- Monitor ongoing litigation, arbitration proceedings, claims and legal notices.
- Assist in preparing case documents, evidence, briefs and management updates.

4.



Infrastructure Project Legal Support

- Handle legal matters relating to land acquisition, Right of Way (ROW), lease agreements and property documentation.
- Support project teams in resolving legal issues related to execution, permissions, encroachments and third-party claims.
- Review concession agreements, EPC contracts, subcontractor agreements and other project-related legal documents, wherever applicable.

5. Claims & Contractual Disputes

- Assist in managing claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), liquidated damages and contractual disputes.
- Coordinate with project, commercial and finance teams for documentation and responses to client claims.
- Support arbitration and dispute-resolution processes.

6. Legal Coordination

- Liaise with government departments, statutory authorities, clients, consultants and external legal counsel.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely responses to legal matters.
- Provide legal inputs to management on contractual and operational risks.

7. Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

- Coordinate with external advocates, senior counsels, arbitrators and legal consultants throughout arbitration proceedings.
- Prepare case briefs, chronologies, documentary evidence,



contractual records and supporting submissions.
- Monitor arbitration notices, hearings, procedural timelines, interim orders and final awards.
- Handle matters relating to appointment of arbitrators, arbitration notices, jurisdictional issues and enforcement or challenge of arbitral awards, in consultation with legal counsel.
- Support management and project teams in evaluating contractual claims, counterclaims, delay claims, extension of time (EOT), liquidated damages and compensation claims.
- Explore negotiation, conciliation and settlement opportunities to resolve disputes and minimise litigation costs.

Desired Candidate Profile

- 5–8 years of relevant experience in a legal role, preferably with an infrastructure, highway construction, EPC or real estate company.
- Robust knowledge of contract law, arbitration, civil litigation and applicable statutory regulations.
- Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and project-related contracts.
- Exposure to NHAI, MoRTH, PWD or other infrastructure-related contracts will be an advantage.
- Strong documentation, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple legal matters and coordinate with external advocates.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- What is your Current CTC?
- What is expected CTC?
- What is your Notice Period?

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Manager - Legal (Kolkata)
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