Legal - Corporate Matters

Suzlon Group is a global leader in renewable energy solutions, dedicated to reshaping the utilization of sustainable energy sources worldwide. With a presence in 17 countries spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Suzlon is committed to driving a greener future through its expertise in renewable energy systems. The company's extensive portfolio of reliable products, supported by cutting-edge R&D and over two decades of experience, aims to deliver optimal performance, higher yields, and maximum return on investment for its customers. Suzlon has successfully developed some of the largest operational onshore wind farms in various states across Asia, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. The company serves a diverse clientele comprising power utilities and electricity producers from both the private and public sectors. In India, Suzlon stands as a market leader with over 111 wind farms and an installed capacity exceeding 13,760 MW. As a Legal Counsel at Suzlon Group, your role will encompass providing support to the business units concerning corporate, financing, and intellectual property (IP) matters. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and implementing policies and frameworks in alignment with relevant regulatory standards. Your expertise will be instrumental in advising and streamlining the existing IP framework across the group, ensuring compliance and efficiency in legal operations. Your primary accountabilities will include: - Demonstrating a strong understanding of banking and finance, involving the review of loan agreements, sanction letters, and other financial and security documents. This will entail discussions with lenders, advising on regulatory frameworks, and ensuring compliance with banking and financing laws. - Offering guidance on Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Transactions, including initiating, drafting, and overseeing processes related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestments both domestically and internationally. Your role will involve facilitating timely transaction conclusion through negotiation and documentation. - Applying in-depth knowledge of IP laws to streamline Suzlon Group's IP framework effectively. - Implementing legal strategies and policies to safeguard the company's interests and meet legal requirements. - Developing guidelines, processes, and standards for legal and regulatory risk management, as well as determining the need for legal reviews and external counsel engagement. - Ensuring adherence to industry-specific statutes and supporting business units in corporate governance, agreements, and compliance-related matters. - Facilitating compliance with legal requirements, managing legal risks, and adapting to evolving regulatory frameworks. - Handling corporate litigation matters and providing guidance to external legal counsels as needed. Key Skills required for this role: - Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from an accredited institution; additional certifications in relevant legal areas are advantageous. - 12-15 years of legal practice experience, with a focus on litigation, contracts, preferably within a corporate or legal firm setting. - Strong understanding of legal principles, litigation, contract law, and regulatory compliance. - Proven track record in managing litigation matters, legal research, and negotiation of complex contracts. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with internal stakeholders, external parties, and legal counsel effectively.,