Chief Manager-Legal

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Key Result Areas:

1. Contract Drafting and Review

Drafting, reviewing, and vetting a wide range of contracts including:

• Supply and service contracts
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) agreements
• O&M (Operations & Maintenance) agreements.
• Tender and bidding documents.
• HR & admin-related service contracts
• Transmission and utility contracts
• International contracts, NDAs, MOUs, standard T&Cs etc.
• Financing contracts

Ensuring legal and commercial risk mitigation, compliance with applicable laws, and alignment with internal policies.

2. Legal Opinions

Providing detailed legal opinions and guidance on diverse matters including:

1. Bidding strategy and compliance
2. Right of Way (RoW) and land acquisition
3. Transmission Service Agreements (TSAs)
4. Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
5. Indemnity claims and contractual payment disputes

3. Land and Title Due Diligence

Conducting land-related legal due diligence and title verification for project development. Assessing risks associated with land procurement and RoW.

4. Bid Review and Support

Reviewing final bid submissions for infrastructure projects. Handle bid-related legal queries and provide prompt clarifications to the bidding team to ensure timely and accurate submissions. Legal due diligence for acquisition of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) post project awards. Evaluate contractual, corporate, and land-related risks for smooth transition and integration.

5. Negotiation and Finalization

Engage in direct negotiations with external stakeholders and counterparties. Finalization of contracts by ensuring favourable legal positioning while maintaining business objectives. Should be able to do thorough risk analysis before entering into the agreements/contracts.

6. Litigation

Experience in handling litigation including matters pertaining to Arbitration, Constitutional matters, claims, contractual disputes and criminal matters. Ability to draft vet and finalize various applications, petitions, replies etc.

7. General Business Advisory to the Leadership

Qualifications:
Legal and industry Background

(7-10 years of relevant experience)

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