IFC is hiring a legal advisor to support the structuring of a water and sanitation PPP in southeastern Brazil. The consultant will provide legal expertise throughout the transaction process; ensuring alignment with Brazil’s regulatory framework and international best practices.The scope includes:*Conducting legal due diligence on the current institutional and contractual landscape across approximately 200 municipalities;*Supporting the drafting and review of key transaction documents; including the concession agreement; bidding documents; and annexes;*Advising on risk allocation; regulatory compliance; and enforceability of contractual provisions;*Ensuring that the legal structure supports the project’s objectives of universal service coverage; affordability; and private sector participation;*Assisting IFC and government counterparts during public consultations; market sounding; and the bidding process; including responses to legal queries from potential investors.The consultant will work closely with IFC and local stakeholders to ensure the legal robustness and transparency of the transaction; while also addressing the specific needs of vulnerable municipalities.