In-House Counsel

Suzlon Group; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm located in New Delhi is looking for an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join their legal team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in contract drafting and negotiation, along with experience in advising on legal issues across various business functions. This role involves managing regulatory concerns and providing legal support to ensure compliance across departments. Candidates from recognized universities who are qualified law graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Contract drafting and negotiation experience in legal matters.
• Ability to advise on regulatory issues across business functions.
• Experience in risk assessment and compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts related to the Wind Industry.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.
• Provide legal advice on contractual issues and risk management.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting operations.
• Support business objectives while ensuring legal compliance.
• Collaborate with external counsel on regulatory matters.
• Work with internal stakeholders to support business objectives while ensuring legal compliance.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

Qualified law graduate from a reputed university recognized by the Bar Council of India

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented In-House Legal Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract drafting and negotiations, as well as experience in advising on legal issues across various business functions. Past experience of handling regulatory matters will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts related to Wind Industry including Supply, BOP, E&C, Supervision and other contracts relating to SCM, IT, HR etc.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies, while effectively protecting the company’s interests.
• Provide legal advice to various departments on a range of issues, including contractual issues, interpretation of laws, risk management etc.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
• Regulatory Issues:
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes relevant to the company’s operations and advise on compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed on regulatory matters.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including business development, operations, finance, HR etc. to support business objectives while ensuring legal compliance.

Qualifications

Qualified law graduate from a reputed university recognized by the Bar Council of India