Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Company (CISC) - a service provider working exclusively for the global fund management company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), is currently looking for a Manager, Legal Counsel to join our office in Mumbai, India. The role Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel for CISC, you will become part of a growing and growing team. We will seek to constantly support and inspire you, while focusing on your learning and personal development. Through your work you will build and develop our best-in-class legal services team of CISC, Mumbai and our global CISC teams in Europe, Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The workload will vary, and flexibility is therefore expected from both sides. You will be given the opportunity to influence your daily routine and schedule. You will be involved and build your knowledge in a legal function. Job Responsibilities Renewable projects (wind/solar) EPC contract negotiation and management Project financing and project development General commercial contracts, including power purchase agreements, lease agreements, etc Litigation management (if any) in coordination with external counsel Legal aspects (as it relates to India) of company secretarial, Board and Executive Committee matters, insurance, ethical and governance issues, and ensuring compliance with internal CIP/CISC policies and procedures Leading drafting, reviewing, and finalizing various sourcing and O&M agreements Supporting JV management regarding various shareholders/JV agreements Supporting review of financing and security creation and perfection documents including coordinating with counsels for requisite opinions Supporting the projects team on regulatory, permits and real estate matters, including coordinating with local counsels for conducting title search, managing disputes and regulatory issues, and any other assistance as may be required Supporting on operational issues of CISC India such as NDA/ engagement letter negotiations, advising on HR and Admin issues Preferred Candidate At least 6 - 8 years of relevant work experience with focus on projects and Infrastructure space. (with prior work experience in top tier law firms) Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in the renewable energy sector Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly to different functions in the organization Prior transactional experience, with the ability to draft, negotiate and close commercial contracts Proficient in discerning difficulties and devising practical resolutions The ability to effectively interact and collaborate with various stakeholders, including shareholders, team leaders, and different business departments, is essential for this role LLB or higher preferably from a reputed law school; qualified to practice law in India Main stakeholders Investment team globally – mainly Netherlands, Denmark and Singapore Debt finance team globally – mainly Netherlands, Denmark and London Commercial and Finance team in India External partners CISC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion CISC is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. A diverse workforce allows CISC to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability religion, nationality, and ethnicity. The process Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at talent@cisc.dk. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email. As we continue to improve our candidate experience, diversity and avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants. Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership. CISC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion CISC is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. A diverse workforce allows CISC to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, and ethnicity. Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Company CISC is a service company working exclusively for Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). CISC is owned by the funds managed by CIP with the purpose of delivering best-in-class services to the growing portfolio of renewable assets. We engage in the energy transition through specialist services, project development and value creation with trusted third-party suppliers. Our core focus is conducting due-diligence, development, construction, and operations of renewable assets, and we deliver a range of services within technical, commercial, and financial management, compliance, tax, legal, transaction and ESG. We provide global support and a local presence in our key markets, and our teams are continuously delivering and developing services that are tailored to our wide range of projects – from offshore and onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage systems, to advanced bioenergy assets. For more information, please visit cisc.dk.
Earlier this year, building on the strong foundation of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) as a fund manager, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform, with three platform companies providing services to CIP. To learn more, please refer to the CIP Platform section below. In our optimized CIP Platform, CIP Technologies – a project delivery company delivering projects from onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems, to bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure – is currently looking for the Development Director (Renewable Energy) in Business Development, team to join our office in Mumbai, India Role As a senior member of the Business Development (BD) team, the Director, Business Development will manage various project development and bidding activities. This role involves managing key initiatives, coordinating actions, making working-level decisions on critical issues, conducting financial modeling and feasibility studies, incorporating advisor input, identifying key commercial issues, and delivering approval materials for review and reporting to senior management in Copenhagen/Utrecht. Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to: Guide the development of projects and the bidding process within the Business Development team, bringing a wealth of experience to the role. Manage key projects, coordinate actions, and make critical decisions on financial modeling, feasibility, and commercial issues. Deliver approval materials (slides, modeling outputs) for review and reporting to senior management. Handle pre-NTP development matters, including managing initial and intermediate checkpoints. Coordinate with stakeholders in construction and operations projects, focusing on the commercial aspects. Combine development and commercial due diligence experience for renewable projects. Understand the current regulatory regime in India for the C&I market. Evaluate the financial impact of projects. Play a key role in ensuring a robust project pipeline. Originate projects and identify investment opportunities in line with company’s return/risk expectations. Develop agreements with OEMs and developers to secure exclusivity for bids. Contribute to the development of business segments like Hybrids, Solar, and Wind through cross-functional techno-commercial analysis. Provide regulatory support for business development, project implementation, bidding guidelines, PPAs, and stakeholder representation. You We are looking for a motivated individual with minimum 15 to 20 years of experience in renewable Industry, highlighting significant contributions to project development, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance in the renewable energy field with holding the degree in MBA, BE, or BTech degree, providing a solid foundation in business administration, engineering, or technology which is essential for effectively managing and leading complex projects. We look for the following in a candidate Regulatory Knowledge: Understand India’s regulatory regime for the C&I market. Financial Acumen: Proficient in financial modeling and feasibility studies. Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with partners and maintain key stakeholder relationships. Strategic Thinking: Originate projects, identify investment opportunities, and secure exclusivity for bids. Technical: Knowledge of renewable projects and commercial due diligence. The process Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at talent@cipfs.com. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email. As we continue to improve our candidate experience, diversity and avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants. Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership. CIP Terra Technologies’ commitment to diversity and inclusion CIP Terra Technologies is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. A diverse workforce allows CIP Terra Technologies to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, and ethnicity. About CIP Terra Technologies CIP Terra Technologies is a project delivery company working for CIP. CIP Terra Technologies is majority owned by the funds managed by CIP, with the purpose of delivering best-in-class project development and execution services to the growing portfolio of land-based renewable energy assets. We engage in the energy transition through specialist project delivery, value creation, and collaboration with trusted third-party suppliers. Our core focus is the development, procurement, construction, and delivery of renewable energy projects, and we provide a variety of services including technical development, engineering, supply chain, construction management, and project execution. We provide global support and a local presence in our key markets, and our teams are continuously delivering and refining services tailored to a wide range of technologies – from onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems, to bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure. For more information, please visit CIP Terra Technologies. Optimized CIP Platform Earlier this year, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform. With three platform companies providing services to CIP—and while maintaining our current relationship with Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), CIP’s exclusive offshore wind development partner—we have effectively strengthened our organizational and operational capabilities, creating a platform scaled for growth and designing the CIP blueprint for the future. We have established CIP Molecule Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company dedicated to molecule projects; CIP Terra Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company managing a diverse portfolio of onshore projects; and CIP Fund Solutions, a delivery company with expertise in complex fund management and investment services. For more info on this, please see: Optimized CIP Platform.