Legal & Institutional Expert – France

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Legal & Institutional Expert for a engineering consultancy assignment financed by EXPERTISE FRANCE in France.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming institutional engineering assignment funded by Expertise France in France. We are seeking a qualified Legal & Institutional Expert to contribute specialized legal and regulatory analysis to the project team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in reviewing existing legal frameworks, institutional arrangements, and governance structures relevant to the engineering sector.

The assignment requires a professional capable of navigating complex regulatory environments and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal expert to contribute to high-impact development initiatives in France, ensuring full compliance with national and international standards while supporting sustainable infrastructure and engineering development.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Assess and review the current legal and institutional frameworks governing the engineering sector in France.
• Identify regulatory bottlenecks, legal gaps, and areas requiring reform to improve sector efficiency.
• Provide actionable legal recommendations to strengthen institutional capacity and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure all project activities align with applicable national legislation and donor compliance standards.

Scope of work

• Conduct a comprehensive desk review of laws, regulations, and institutional mandates related to engineering initiatives in France.
• Analyze the roles and responsibilities of key public and private stakeholders within the institutional framework.
• Draft diagnostic reports highlighting legal constraints and opportunities for institutional strengthening.
• Participate in consultations with relevant authorities and sector stakeholders to validate findings.
• Develop policy briefs, guidelines, and roadmap recommendations for institutional reform.

Your role as Legal & Institutional Expert

• Lead the legal and institutional components of the assignment in close collaboration with the project team.
• Perform detailed legal research and regulatory analysis pertinent to engineering projects in France.
• Draft high-quality reports, policy recommendations, and institutional assessment deliverables.
• Facilitate stakeholder dialogues and workshops to present legal findings and gather feedback.
• Provide ongoing legal advisory support to the consortium and the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely delivery of all assigned outputs meeting high professional and technical standards.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in Law, Public Administration, Institutional Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in legal and institutional analysis, preferably within the engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in reviewing regulatory frameworks and designing institutional reforms in France.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities in both languages.

Desirable

• Prior experience working on assignments funded by Expertise France or other major international donors.
• Familiarity with public-private partnerships and regulatory frameworks in the European engineering context.

A seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in institutional reform and regulatory analysis within the engineering sector in France, possessing full professional proficiency in both English and French.

Assignment details

• Location: France
• Financed by: EXPERTISE FRANCE
• Sector: Engineering
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a EXPERTISE FRANCE-financed project in France.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.