Corporate Legal advisor

Position:

Corporate Legal Advisor

Location:

Kosamba / Surat

Required Qualification:

LL.B. or LL.M.

Relevant Experience:

8–15 years of experience in manufacturing industries (Solar module manufacturing preferred)

Skills and Competencies:

 Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

 Cross-functional collaboration with legal, technical, procurement, and operations teams

 Ability to manage external legal advisors across countries

 High integrity, business acumen, and decision-making capability

 Indian corporate and manufacturing laws

 International contract law and dispute resolution

 Export-import documentation and compliance

 Environmental and sustainability laws

Responsibilities:

 Advise senior management on legal risks and regulatory issues in strategic decisions and day- to-day operations.

 Interpret and apply laws affecting manufacturing, EPC, energy trading, and project development in India and abroad.

 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of domestic and cross-border contracts including:

o EPC contracts, O&M agreements, vendor/supplier contracts

o Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and net metering contracts o International supply and procurement contracts

o Technology licensing and distribution agreements

o MoUs, NDAs, joint ventures, and investment agreements

 Ensure contracts are legally compliant, minimize exposure to liabilities, and safeguard

company interests in multiple jurisdictions.

 Ensure compliance with:

o Indian regulations: Companies Act, Factory Act, Labour Laws, Electricity Act,

SECI/MNRE policies, environmental laws.

o International standards: Contract laws, trade compliance, export-import regulations,

anti-bribery laws.

 Liaise with international consultants/legal advisors for compliance across jurisdictions.

 Advise on legal aspects of international business operations including:

o Import/export of solar modules, raw materials, and machinery o Foreign collaborations and licensing agreements

o Cross-border dispute resolution and arbitration

o Legal due diligence for overseas partners or transactions

 Handle international commercial arbitration, if required

 Manage and monitor all litigation and legal notices (civil, labour, consumer, tax).

 Coordinate with external lawyers for both domestic and international legal matters.

 Handle legal strategy for dispute resolution (court cases, arbitration, and mediation).

 Vetting and verification of land acquisition/lease documentation for solar project sites.

 Ensure legal clearances and approvals are in place for land used in manufacturing and solar

plants.

 Handle registration and protection of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and designs.

 Manage technology licensing agreements with foreign or domestic partners.

 Implement legal compliance frameworks, policies, and SOPs.

 Conduct training sessions on compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, and contract management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person