Legal Officer

GK Energy Limited; Pune District; Presencial; INR 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GK Energy Limited, India's leading solar EPC provider, is hiring a Legal Professional (Legal Manager / AGM - Legal) to oversee corporate legal affairs, contract lifecycle management, litigation and regulatory compliance. The role is ideal for professionals with 3–7 years in corporate law within infrastructure, energy or manufacturing sectors.

You will manage labour compliance, draft and review commercial contracts, and support tender documentation and project agreements for solar and

Formación

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with knowledge of Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Arbitration Act and Corporate Laws.
• Ability to handle litigation independently and coordinate with senior counsels.
• Experience in corporate legal departments or law firms, preferably in infrastructure, energy or manufacturing sectors.

Responsabilidades

• Manage employee-related labor compliances across offices, factories and project sites.
• Draft, review and negotiate employment contracts, service agreements, NDAs and HR policies.
• Oversee regulatory compliance under Companies Act, SEBI LODR and renewable energy sector rules.
• Review tenders, government bids and project financing agreements for solar/infrastructure projects.
• Handle land, IPR and real estate matters including due diligence and registrations.
• Coordinate with external counsels for litigation and dispute resolution.

Conocimientos

Drafting

Negotiation

Contract Law

Litigation coordination

Educación

LLB / LLM

CS qualification

Descripción del empleo

Company Profile

GK Energy Limited is Indias largest pure-play solar EPC provider specializing in solar-powered agricultural pumping systems. Officially listed on the NSE and BSE, we have installed over 118,000+ solar pumps across 5,500+ villages, delivering over 540+ MW of clean energy capacity. Operating with a robust, asset-light business model and a rapidly growing order book of 800+ Crores, we are aggressively expanding our reach into residential, commercial, and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar segments. Join us to be a part of India's green energy revolution!

Job Description

GK Energy Limited is looking for an experienced, sharp, and results-driven Legal Professional (Legal Manager / AGM - Legal) to manage our corporate legal affairs, contract lifecycle management, litigation, and regulatory compliances. As a rapidly growing listed renewable energy company, managing robust legal frameworks, tender documentation, and risk mitigation is crucial for our operations. If you have solid corporate legal experience in the infrastructure, energy, or manufacturing sector, we invite you to join our core team.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Employee-Related Laws & Labor Compliances:
• Advising HR and management on all labor, employment, and industrial relations matters across corporate offices, factories, and project sites.
• Ensuring 100% statutory compliance with central and state labor laws, including Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, PF (EPFO), ESI, Gratuity Act, Bonus Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Minimum Wages Act, and Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act.
• Managing compliances related to contractor workforce, third-party payroll vendors, and migrant worker regulations.
• HR Legal Advisory, Policies & Disciplinary Matters:
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, service agreements, non-compete clauses, bond agreements, and internal HR policies (including POSH guidelines, Code of Conduct, and Whistleblower policy).
• Advising management on employee disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries, grievance handling, retrenchment, layoffs, and terminations in line with legal frameworks.
• Handling labor union matters, conciliation proceedings, and labor court/industrial tribunal litigation (if any).
• Contract Management & Review:
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing various commercial contracts, vendor agreements, EPC contracts, MOU, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and joint venture documents.
• Ensuring terms protect company interests and align with corporate risk policies.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
• Managing end-to-end civil, criminal, arbitration, and consumer litigation cases involving the company.
• Coordinating with external counsels, advocates, and legal consultants for case strategies, court appearances, and dispute resolution.
• Regulatory & Corporate Compliance:
• Assisting in secretarial and legal compliances under the Companies Act, SEBI Listing Regulations (LODR), and other applicable corporate laws (experience in listed company environments is a strong plus).
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements specific to the renewable energy and power sector.
• Tender & Project Legal Support:
• Reviewing tender documents, government bidding terms, and project financing agreements for solar/infrastructure projects.
• Advising management on legal risks associated with state/central government schemes (e.g., PM-KUSUM, PSU tenders).
• IPR, Land & Real Estate Legalities:
• Handling legal due diligence for land acquisition, lease deeds, and property documents related to warehouses, plants, and project sites.
• Managing Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) registrations and protection.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualification: LLB / LLM from a reputed university/institution (Company Secretary [CS] qualification along with LLB will be an added advantage).
• Experience:
• 3 to 7 years of post-qualification legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Prior experience in Renewable Energy, Power, Infrastructure, or Heavy Manufacturing sectors is highly preferred.
• Technical & Functional Skills:
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with sound knowledge of Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Arbitration Act, and Corporate Laws.
• Ability to handle litigation independently and coordinate with senior counsels.
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professional maturity, and ability to work under tight deadlines.