Corporate Legal Officer

Role & responsibilities

Corporate Legal Officer

Job Overview

renewable energy and solar sector

protect the companys legal interests, mitigate risks, and provide strategic guidance

fast-growing, high-performing company

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee-Related Legal Matters

• Manage employee discipline cases, misconduct investigations, show-cause notices, and domestic enquiries as per labour law guidelines.
• Advise HR on legally compliant processes for termination, suspension, warnings, grievance handling, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure adherence to the

  Shops & Establishments Act

  ,

  Standing Orders

  , and all relevant labour law provisions.
• Handle employee disputes, labour court matters, settlements, and legal notices.
• Review and ensure legal compliance of HR policies, employee handbooks, POSH policies, and the company Code of Conduct.

2. Labour Law & Statutory Compliance

• Stay abreast of all new Labour Codes, amendments, notifications, and government circulars.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Payment of Wages Act
• Minimum Wages Act
• Gratuity Act
• Bonus Act
• Maternity Benefits Act
• Industrial Disputes Act
• PF, ESIC & PT (legal aspects)
• Manage labour inspections, statutory audits, and regulatory communications with authorities.
• Prepare and maintain labour law compliance records for audit readiness.

3. Company Law Compliance (Limited & Listed Company)

• Ensure full compliance under the

  Companies Act, 2013

  , and related rules.
• Work closely with the Company Secretary for ROC filings, drafting resolutions, maintaining registers, and statutory documentation.
• Support the execution of Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, AGM/EGM, and related corporate governance processes.
• Maintain accurate corporate records and ensure legal adherence for a listed entity.

4. SEBI & Listed Entity Regulations

• Ensure compliance with

  SEBI (LODR)

  , Insider Trading Regulations, and relevant disclosure requirements.
• Prepare and support filings, disclosures, reports, and submissions to stock exchanges.
• Maintain and update insider trading records, UPSI policies, and audit-related documentation.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and auditors for SEBI-related matters.

5. Contract Drafting & Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements including:
• Vendor & supplier agreements
• Employment contracts
• NDAs
• Lease agreements
• Service-level agreements
• MoUs & commercial contracts
• Ensure contracts sufficiently mitigate risk and align with legal and operational standards.
• Maintain a centralized record of all agreements, renewals, and contract tracking systems.

6. Litigation & Legal Coordination

• Manage all litigation matters related to the company—civil, commercial, labour, and property-related cases.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, prepare briefs, and oversee case progress.
• Draft responses to legal notices, complaints, statutory communications, and ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain litigation MIS and regularly update senior management.

7. Regulatory Updates & Compliance Monitoring

• Monitor and interpret new legal updates, amendments, regulatory guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Train and guide internal stakeholders on legal changes affecting operations.
• Develop and implement legal SOPs, risk mitigation measures, and compliance frameworks.

8. Licenses, Permits & General Company Compliance

• Manage issuance, renewal, and compliance of all company licences and statutory registrations.
• Ensure the organization adheres to all local, state, and national legal requirements.
• Liaise with government departments, authorities, and regulatory bodies when required.

Required Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of

  Companies Act, Labour Laws, SEBI LODR, Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance

  .
• Strong legal drafting skills for agreements, notices, and corporate documents.
• Experience managing employee-related legal cases and HR legal procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advisory abilities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently under deadlines.

Qualifications

• LLB / LLM

  from a recognized institution.

listed or limited company