Position:
Corporate Legal Advisor
Location:
Kosamba / Surat
Required Qualification:
LL.B. or LL.M.
Relevant Experience:
8–15 years of experience in manufacturing industries (Solar module manufacturing preferred)
Skills and Competencies:
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Cross-functional collaboration with legal, technical, procurement, and operations teams
Ability to manage external legal advisors across countries
High integrity, business acumen, and decision-making capability
Indian corporate and manufacturing laws
International contract law and dispute resolution
Export-import documentation and compliance
Environmental and sustainability laws
Responsibilities:
Advise senior management on legal risks and regulatory issues in strategic decisions and day- to-day operations.
Interpret and apply laws affecting manufacturing, EPC, energy trading, and project development in India and abroad.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of domestic and cross-border contracts including:
o EPC contracts, O&M agreements, vendor/supplier contracts
o Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and net metering contracts o International supply and procurement contracts
o Technology licensing and distribution agreements
o MoUs, NDAs, joint ventures, and investment agreements
Ensure contracts are legally compliant, minimize exposure to liabilities, and safeguard
company interests in multiple jurisdictions.
Ensure compliance with:
o Indian regulations: Companies Act, Factory Act, Labour Laws, Electricity Act,
SECI/MNRE policies, environmental laws.
o International standards: Contract laws, trade compliance, export-import regulations,
anti-bribery laws.
Liaise with international consultants/legal advisors for compliance across jurisdictions.
Advise on legal aspects of international business operations including:
o Import/export of solar modules, raw materials, and machinery o Foreign collaborations and licensing agreements
o Cross-border dispute resolution and arbitration
o Legal due diligence for overseas partners or transactions
Handle international commercial arbitration, if required
Manage and monitor all litigation and legal notices (civil, labour, consumer, tax).
Coordinate with external lawyers for both domestic and international legal matters.
Handle legal strategy for dispute resolution (court cases, arbitration, and mediation).
Vetting and verification of land acquisition/lease documentation for solar project sites.
Ensure legal clearances and approvals are in place for land used in manufacturing and solar
plants.
Handle registration and protection of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and designs.
Manage technology licensing agreements with foreign or domestic partners.
Implement legal compliance frameworks, policies, and SOPs.
Conduct training sessions on compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, and contract management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person