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Enterprise-Wide Contract Review & Legal Risk Oversight: Review, vet and approve all contracts and legal documents initiated by departments including procurement, projects, HR, admin, business development, and finance. Ensure all external agreements with vendors, consultants, subcontractors, and clients are compliant with applicable legal standards and company policies. Advise on legal clauses, dispute resolution mechanisms, indemnities, termination conditions, and ensure enforceability of contractual obligations. Create and maintain a contract management system and ensure legal validation processes are institutionalized across departments. Corporate Legal Compliance & Governance: Handle company-wide legal compliance with laws under the Companies Act, Indian Contract Act, Labour Codes, Industrial Disputes Act, Arbitration & Conciliation Act , and other relevant legislation. Assist in board documentation, ROC filings, shareholder resolutions, M&A legalities, property matters and licensing. Advise the management on all matters related to corporate law, governance practices, and regulatory obligations. Labour Law, PF and Statutory Adherence: Ensure end-to-end compliance with labour law, PF/ESIC, Gratuity and related statutes for project sites and offices across India. Represent the company in labour courts, industrial disputes, PF appellate authorities, and before other statutory forums as required. Coordinate with HR and site teams to proactively resolve labour-related issues and statutory inspections. Arbitration, Disputes & Litigation Management: Handle arbitration proceedings, legal notices, contract breaches and civil litigation concerning EPC contracts and company operations. Draft, file, and manage pleadings, affidavits, and case documentation for legal matters across India. Liaise with empanelled lawyers, track litigation progress, and provide periodic updates and risk assessments to the management. Pan-India Legal Support: Provide comprehensive legal support to all project sites, regional offices, and business units across India. Conduct periodic legal audits, monitor litigation trackers, and ensure timely reporting of legal issues and risks. Standardize contracts and legal documentation in line with best practices and applicable regulations. Legal Training, Mentorship & Advisory: Conduct training programs on legal compliance, contract execution, dispute handling, and labour regulations for internal teams. Provide ongoing legal advisory to departmental heads and project managers. Mentor and guide junior legal staff, nurturing their professional development and legal acumen. Key Skills & Competencies: Comprehensive knowledge of corporate law, EPC contracts, arbitration, labour law, PF, statutory compliance and dispute resolution . Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with attention to detail. Proven ability to manage high-stakes litigation and contract-related legal risks. Effective communication and leadership capabilities to coordinate across business functions. High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential matters discreetly. Proficiency in MS Office, legal databases, and contract management systems. Educational Qualifications: LLB (Bachelor of Law) Mandatory LLM (Master of Law) Preferred
