Blue Planet Environmental Solutions - Assistant Manager - Legal - LLB/LLM

About The Job

Key Responsibility Areas

• Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
• Service Agreements
• Vendor and Supply Agreements
• Consultancy Agreements
• Technology and Licensing Agreements
• Ensure contracts adequately protect the organization's interests and comply with applicable laws.
• Proactively identify legal risks and propose practical solutions during negotiations.
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Contracts:
• Review, draft, and negotiate PPP contracts and project agreements.
• Request for Proposal and RFP Documents
• Provide legal advice on structuring, risk allocation, and compliance aspects of PPP projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for successful closure of PPP transactions.
• Fundraising Contracts & Investment Agreements:
• Draft and review term sheets, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, and other investment documents.
• Provide legal support during fundraising rounds, including interactions with investors and legal advisors.
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):
• Support in legal due diligence processes for potential M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents such as Share Purchase Agreements, Business Transfer
• Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Management:
• Manage and coordinate ongoing litigation and arbitration matters.
• Liaise with external counsel, track progress, and ensure appropriate representation.
• Maintain database of disputes and regularly update management on risks and developments.
• Assist in pre-litigation dispute resolution, including negotiation and settlement discussions.
• Legal Risk Assessment & Compliance:
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations and transactions.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to various functions.
• Ensure contracts and business practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
  

Desired Profile

• Qualification: LL.B. / LL.M. from a reputed institute.
• Experience: 3-6 years of relevant experience in contract drafting, PPP projects, fundraising agreements, M&A, and dispute management.
• Skills: Strong drafting and negotiation skills, understanding of commercial and legal risks, exposure to PPP frameworks, familiarity with corporate and investment laws.
• Preferred Background: Law firm and/or in-house legal team experience in infrastructure, energy, waste management, or similar