Hiring:- Legal Manager

Location:- Gurgaon

The Legal Manager position in Gurgaon you described is an integral role within the organization, requiring a candidate with a strong legal background and experience in the Energy sector. Here’s a summary of the key responsibilities and qualifications for potential candidates:

Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management:
   • Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of commercial contracts.
   • Handle agreements such as NDAs, purchase orders, supply contracts, service contracts, EPC and O&M Contracts, MOUs, LOIs, and other agreements.
2. M&A and Fund-Raising:
   • Provide legal advice on corporate M&A transactions and fund-raising activities.
   • Handle acquisitions, joint ventures, and transactions involving foreign direct investment (FDI).
3. Debt/Financing Documents:
   • Review and draft debt/financing documents, assessing legal implications.
   • Handle loan agreements, security trustee deeds, deeds of hypothecation, indentures of mortgage, corporate guarantees, sponsor support, promoter undertakings, and ISDA agreements.
4. Intellectual Property:
   • Manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
5. Legal Compliance:
   • Keep abreast of the latest developments in laws, regulations, and policies.
   • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
6. External Liaison:
   • Collaborate with external consultants or law firms on routine legal matters.
   • Stay informed about legal decisions and regulatory issues related to renewable energy project development.
7. General Legal Support:
   • Provide general legal support to various functions within the organization.
   • Assist with research and advise the business team on regulatory issues associated with renewable energy project development.

Candidate’s Profile:

1. Education and Experience:
   • B.A L.L.B from an accredited law school in India.
   • 5-6 years of experience in corporate law.
   • Prior experience in a law firm or as an in-house counsel in the Energy sector.
2. Legal Knowledge:
   • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies, including Companies Act, FEMA, and Energy sector regulations.
3. Skills and Attributes:
   • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
   • Effective time management and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
   • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
   • Presentable personality with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
   • Adaptability to a fast-paced organizational environment.

This role appears to be well-suited for an experienced legal professional with a background in corporate law and expertise in the Energy sector. The candidate should possess a combination of legal knowledge, practical experience, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively support the organization’s legal and compliance needs.