Details of the Organization

GMR Group is a leading Indian infrastructure conglomerate with a diversified presence across Airports, Energy, Transportation, Urban Infrastructure, and Sports. With over two decades of experience, the Group has built world-class assets and pioneered innovations in sustainable infrastructure development.

GMR Airports Limited (GAL), the Group’s airport arm, is a leading global airport platform company with extensive experience in designing, constructing, and operating world-class, sustainable airports. Operating under the brand name “GMR AERO”, GAL offers pioneering aviation solutions in retail, aero services, and real estate. In 2020, Groupe ADP joined as a strategic partner and is now a co-promoter in GAL, strengthening its global reach and expertise.

As Asia’s largest private airport operator and the second-largest globally, GAL operates key airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, and Medan (Indonesia), while developing greenfield projects in Bhogapuram (India) and Crete (Greece). It also provides integrated aviation services, including MRO, cargo, digital innovation through GMR Innovex, and aviation training through GMR Aero Academy.

In the energy and infrastructure space, GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (GPUIL) leads with a diverse portfolio in clean and renewable energy, smart metering, EV infrastructure, and surface transport projects, backed by strong engineering and EPC capabilities.

Under GMR Sports, the Group promotes talent and drives fan engagement through its ownership of iconic teams like Delhi Capitals (IPL), UP Yoddhas (Pro Kabaddi), and international franchises including Dubai Capitals, Seattle Orcas, and more.

Committed to inclusive growth, the Group’s CSR arm, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, works across education, skill development, and healthcare, positively impacting communities across its areas of operation.

Details of the Job/Internship

The Lead Counsel - Strategic Litigations is responsible to lead and manage high-stakes, strategic, and regulatory litigations impacting the airport business, including arbitrations, tariff disputes, environmental matters, and constitutional or statutory challenges. The role involves end-to-end litigation strategy, coordination with external legal counsel, and active monitoring of legal developments. It also includes assessing the impact of legal and regulatory changes on airport operations and advising senior management on risk mitigation, advocacy, and compliance measures.

ORGANISATION CHART

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Role and Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Strategic & High-Stakes Litigation Management

• Manage all 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 litigation strategy, including legal positioning, key arguments, and long-term implications for the airport business.
• Lead case briefing, documentation review, and argument development in coordination with senior counsels and law firms.
• % of favorable outcomes in strategic cases
• Average turnaround time for strategy and filing preparation
• Litigation cost vs. budget deviation

Regulatory & Contractual Dispute Resolution

• Address disputes arising from concession agreements, airport service contracts, and regulatory directions.
• Support legal teams and business units in interpreting contracts and resolving disputes through arbitration or legal notices.
• Draft responses, counterclaims, or legal notices as required in coordination with internal and external counsel.
• Resolution time for contractual disputes
• No. of contract disputes mitigated at pre-litigation stage

Legal Representation & Advocacy

• Prepare representations or responses to government/regulatory authorities in response to amendments in policies or draft laws affecting airport operations.
• Participate in consultations, policy review forums, and industry/legal association meetings where representation of airport legal interests is needed.
• No. of policy/legal representation inputs submitted

Legal Research, Monitoring & MIS

• Conduct detailed legal research for ongoing and upcoming cases, identify judicial trends and maintain internal legal precedent databases.
• Track and report ongoing litigation matters, deadlines, hearing outcomes, and legal risks through structured MIS and dashboards.
• Review legal judgments and new legislation or regulations relevant to the aviation and airport sector, highlighting implications to key stakeholders.
• Timeliness and accuracy of MIS submission

External Counsel & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with law firms, senior counsels, and subject-matter experts for litigation strategy, documentation, and hearings.
• Represent legal team in internal review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders including finance, operations, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
• Liaise with relevant government and quasi-judicial authorities as part of litigation or representation processes.
• No. of legal escalations resolved proactively

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Law firms and lawyers
• Senior Advocates
• Government Authorities

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• The Group General Counsel and the CLO
• Airport Legal Heads
• Business teams and Departmental heads

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• NA

Other Dimensions

• NA

Education Qualifications

• LL.B
• LL.M preferred

Relevant Experience

• 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

Eligibility

• Intellectual Property (IP) Management (Proficient)
• Knowledge of Rules and Regulations of Aviation Sector Legal Frameworks (Proficient)
• Real-Estate Management (Proficient)
• Warehousing Legal Management (Proficient)
• Regulatory Compliance and Governance (Proficient)
• Employment and Labour Law (Proficient)
• Legal Research and Analysis (Proficient)
• Litigation and Dispute Management (Proficient)
• Networking
• Personal Effectiveness
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Stakeholder Focus
• Entrepreneurship
• Capability Building
• Social Awareness
• Planning & Decision Making
• Execution & Results
• Strategic Orientation
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Type of Opportunity

Full-time

City

Hyderabad

Address

Greater Hyderabad Area

Dates to Remember

Apply by 2026-10-31

How to Register?

Apply: https://in.linkedin.com/jobs/view/lead-counsel-at-gmr-group-4473791545