Assistant Manager Legal

Assistant Manager-Legal

About the Company

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and vetting contracts including EPC contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, lease agreements, share purchase agreements, power purchase agreements and service agreements etc.
• Assist in handling legal documentation for tenders, bids, joint ventures, and vendor engagements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand legal requirements and ensure contract compliance.
• Maintain a database of legal documents, contract repository, and renewal trackers.
• Support in managing disputes, legal notices, arbitration, and litigation processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws, labour laws, environmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare legal correspondence, responses to notices, and internal reports as required.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and government authorities for necessary approvals and updates.
• Assist in due diligence, audits, and other legal processes for company projects and transactions.
• Monitor legal developments, changes in laws, and provide recommendations to mitigate legal risks.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings under applicable laws and maintain statutory compliance calendar.

Qualifications

• LLB (Full-time, from a recognized university) – Mandatory
• CS (Company Secretary) or LLM – Preferred but not mandatory
• Certifications in contract management or corporate law are an added advantage.

Required Skills

• 6 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in infrastructure, EPC, renewable energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, labour law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating legal documents and managing commercial contracts.
• Strong legal research, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling multiple assignments independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to coordinate across departments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with tight deadlines.

Pay range and compensation package

As per market standards.