Regulatory/ Legal Expert_BID Position

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices. 

SYSTRA’s urban planning work is based on an integrated vision of mobility. We assess all relevant issues right from the start of project development, including current and future travel requirements, urban planning, economic and social development, and environmental protection.

SYSTRA has completed 17,000+ Square kilometer of Statutory Master Planning and 15+ City Development Plans (CDPs).

We are seeking applications for the position of Regulatory/ Legal
Expert for Upcoming Transport Development project in South Asia.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead the design and implementation of regulatory reforms for urban public transport systems.
• Develop contractual frameworks for private bus operator franchising and the issuance of e-bus contracts.
• Identify and address regulatory barriers and enablers for multimodal integration, e-bus adoption, and overall public transport improvement.
• Provide legal expertise on PPP schemes, ensuring compliance with Sri Lanka’s regulatory context and international best practices.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contractual arrangements with private operators and stakeholders.
• Advise on risk allocation, dispute resolution mechanisms, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with government agencies, transport authorities, and private sector partners to ensure effective implementation.

Monitor evolving legal and regulatory frameworks in Sri Lanka and recommend necessary updates.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution.
• More than 10 years of overall professional experience.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience in public transport regulations and contracting modalities in Sri Lanka.
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive track record in contractual arrangements for large-scale PPP schemes.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory context for public transport sectors in Sri Lanka.
• Proven ability to design and implement legal frameworks for complex infrastructure projects.

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!