Legal Jobs: Engagement of Individual Consultant at the level of Sr. Advisor (Law), CERC

Legal Jobs: Engagement of Individual Consultant at the level of Sr. Advisor (Law), CERC

Duties and responsibilities of the Individual Consultant:

The Individual consultant shall assist the Commission in discharge of its functions which inter alia include:
a. Assist the Commission in drafting of orders and framing of regulations;
b. Render legal opinion/ substantial legal advice on issues before the Commission;
c. Provide advice to the legal counsels engaged by the Commission in respect of matters before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, High Courts and the Supreme Court; and
d. Assist in monitoring regulatory compliance by regulated entities of CERC.
e. To perform such other work of legal nature as may be entrusted by the Commission to the Consultant from time to time

Qualifications and Experience Required

Qualification: Bachelor degree in law from a reputed institution/University

Experience: At least 10 years’ working experience in judicial/quasi-judicial body/ regulatory!, dealing with legal matters (of which at least five years of experience should be in Power sector)

Competencies: The candidate should have knowledge of the following:
i. The regulatory framework in the electricity sector of India.
ii. Relevant legislations of India.
iii. The policy regime including National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy of India.
iv. Knowledge of Electricity Markets

Consolidated professional fee: Individual consultant shall be engaged in the category of Senior Adviser” with a maximum consolidated professional fee of Rs. 2,25,000/- (excluding G.S.T, if applicable) per month commensurate with their academic qualifications, total experience in number of years, domain expertise and knowledge required for the deliverables. In deserving cases, additional fee not exceeding 10% of the fees indicated above may be granted at the time of initial engagement on the basis of the recommendations of the Selection Committee and after approval by the Chairperson.

How to apply?

Interested and eligible candidates may kindly send their applications, in the prescribed format to the Assistant Secretary (P&A), CERC. Ground Floor, Chanderlok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi-110001 by 17th July, 2023 up to 5.00 P.M.

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