Legal Manager

Dear candidate,

We at Reliance Industries, RE- Power team are hiring for a Legal Manager for our Mumbai office in Ghansoli location.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure business operations comply with state and central laws, electricity regulations, environmental norms, and company policies.
• Monitor and implement Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) policies, ESG compliance, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs across projects, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), and business units.
• Conduct risk assessments, prepare breach reports, and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, ensuring timely filings, audits, and statutory approvals.

Contract Drafting & Transaction Advisory

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts such as:
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), EPC Contracts, O&M Contracts, Land Lease Deeds, Sale Deeds.
• Financing & Investment Agreements, Consultancy Contracts, NDAs, Joint Venture Agreements.
• Provide legal risk analysis on tender documents, RFPs/RFQs, and government contracts.
• Advise business teams on contract structuring, procurement strategies, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain contractual templates and frameworks in line with evolving legal landscapes.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Handle litigation and regulatory proceedings related to the renewable energy sector, including:
• State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), High Courts, and NCLT.
• Collaborate with external counsel on disputes related to land acquisition, environmental clearances, power tariffs, and project execution.
• Represent the organization in regulatory, judicial, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft and review legal notices, petitions, writs, and compliance reports.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of land laws and regulatory frameworks governing renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of the Electricity Act, state electricity policies, SECI guidelines, and power sector regulations.
• Experience in contract negotiation, compliance frameworks, and litigation strategy within the renewable energy space.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and with government authorities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling high-stakes legal matters in a dynamic business environment.