Legal & Contract Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Review all incoming contracts (AMC, Warranty, Procurement, and Project-based) to ensure terms are legally sound, clear, and align with company policies.
• Draft customized contracts for AMC (with SLAs, response time, uptime guarantees), Warranty (performance guarantees and claim processes), Battery Energy Storage Projects (design, installation, commissioning, O&M), and Procurement (delivery schedules, inspections, payment terms, penalties).
• Identify risks, ambiguities, and compliance gaps and provide recommendations for changes.
• Ensure protection of company interests in clauses related to liability, indemnity, termination, payment terms, performance obligations, warranties, and penalties.
• Provide litigation support by analysing contract terms, identifying potential risks, and developing resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve disputes through negotiation or mediation, minimizing legal escalation.
• Coordinate with internal teams.
• Work closely with vendors, clients, and OEMs to negotiate mutually agreeable contract terms.
• Evaluate potential legal, commercial, and operational risks in contract clauses.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong understanding of the Indian Contract Act (ICA) and other laws governing renewable energy transactions, including Electricity Act, Environmental Laws, and Energy Regulatory Guidelines.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex contractual provisions in the context of renewable energy projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) for preparing documents, tracking contract milestones, and analysing data.
• Excellent legal drafting and communications skills and proficiency in English and Marathi
• Knowledge of corporate law and procedure
• Time management and prioritization skills, managing deadlines to meet stakeholders expectations