Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL)

Sr. Manager / Manager – Legal (Contracts) Location : Raipur, Chhattisgarh Organization : Godawari Power & Ispat Limited (HIRA Group) Function: Legal – Contracts & Commercial Experience : 8–12 years Qualification : LL.B. (mandatory) – Specialised Training in Contract Drafting and Management (Desirable) About the Role We are hiring a Contracts Legal Manager to lead drafting, negotiation and lifecycle management of commercial, procurement, EPC, services and operational contracts supporting GPIL’s manufacturing and infrastructure operations. Key Responsibilities Contract Drafting & Negotiation Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including: EPC & project contracts Supply & procurement agreements Service agreements Logistics & transportation contracts NDAs, MOUs, amendments and addenda Ensure contracts adequately protect business, financial and legal interests. Contract Risk Management Identify contractual risks and propose mitigation strategies. Ensure alignment with internal policies, risk appetite and approval matrix. Support contract negotiations with vendors, suppliers and partners. Contract Lifecycle Management Support contract execution, amendments and renewals. Maintain contract repository, trackers and MIS. Coordinate with procurement, projects, finance and operations teams. Advisory Support Provide commercial and legal advice on contractual issues. Support dispute avoidance and resolution related to contracts. Desired Skills & Compete ncies Strong expertise in commercial and project contracts Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Business-oriented legal mindset Ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional environments Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills What We Offer High-impact role supporting large CAPEX and operational projects Opportunity to work closely with leadership and business teams Long-term growth within a diversified industrial group