Legal Associate

Sustainiam; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for self and family

Meal pass

Daycare facilities

Job summary

Sustainiam in India is seeking a Legal Associate (2 to 3 years PQE) to handle commercial, regulatory, and dispute-related matters. You will draft and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, and service contracts, and support environmental attribute transactions.

You will coordinate arbitration matters, manage external counsel, oversee corporate compliance, POSH, privacy provisions, and interact with internal teams.

Qualifications

• LLB from a recognised institution with Bar Council enrolment.
• 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in law firms or in-house.
• Strong drafting, review, and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, vendor and SaaS agreements.
• Draft and review I-REC trade documents and environmental contracts.
• Support arbitration, manage external counsel, and track deadlines.
• Assist Corporate regulatory compliance, POSH, D&O and E&O considerations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

Arbitration support

Regulatory compliance

Strong written English

Education

LLB

BA LLB

Tools

Contract trackers

AI-assisted drafting tools

Job description

At Sustainiam, we’re enabling the climate transition through data-backed, tech-enabled sustainability solutions. We work with enterprises to help them measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions with real-world impact. As a fast-growing climate tech company, we combine environmental expertise with sharp execution to drive results that matter.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Legal Associate (2 to 3 years PQE) to support Sustainiam’s commercial, regulatory, and dispute-related legal work. The role involves independently drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting environmental attribute transactions such as I-REC trades, coordinating arbitration matters and external counsel, and managing corporate compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, master services agreements, vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, and service contracts.
• Review and redline counterparty agreements, identifying material risks and proposing commercially workable alternatives.
• Support sales and procurement discussions, communicating legal positions clearly and constructively.

Environmental Attribute Transactions

• Draft and review I-REC trade agreements and related environmental attribute transaction documents, including tripartite transfer arrangements.
• Address title, transfer, retirement, registry requirements, and warranties relating to double counting.
• Develop a working understanding of relevant market standards and translate transaction structures into clear contractual protections.

Dispute Resolution and External Counsel Management

• Support arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, including drafting pleadings, preparing evidence, and coordinating with counsel and tribunals.
• Maintain matter trackers, monitor deadlines, and prepare clear briefs for external counsel.
• Review legal invoices against agreed scope and fees, seeking clarification or challenging charges where appropriate.

Corporate and Regulatory Compliance

• Support Companies Act compliance, statutory filings, board resolutions, and related corporate documentation.
• Coordinate POSH compliance, including Internal Committee processes and annual reporting.
• Review directors’ and officers’ liability (D&O) and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policies.
• Support privacy and data protection matters, including requirements under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• LLB from a recognised institution; BA LLB or BBA LLB preferred.
• Enrolment with a Bar Council.
• 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally combining law firm or chambers experience with an in-house role.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage routine agreements independently and elevate material risks appropriately.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to energy, infrastructure, or technology businesses.
• Comfort using contract trackers, ClickUp, and AI-assisted drafting tools, with independent verification of outputs and appropriate confidentiality safeguards.
• Strong written English. Hindi is useful for local and court work.

Culture & Celebrations

• Fun Fridays, monthly team parties, and festival celebrations.
• Recognition for contributions and milestones.
• Medical insurance for self and family.
• Meal pass and daycare facilities.

Office & Facilities

• On-site gym and game zones.
• Access to cricket, tennis, and badminton courts.
• Creche and food outlets on campus.