Chief Manager- Legal

Position Title

Chief Manager- Legal

Position Demands

• Hands on experience on renewable energy projects particularly Wind and Solar
• Bachelor’s degree in Law with 7-10 years of relevant experience Knowledge of substantive contractual, business, commercial and property laws.
• Legal and industry Background
      

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

--- Drafting, reviewing and managing a wide range of commercial contracts, including Power Purchase Agreements, EPC Contracts (Wind & Solar), Module Supply Agreements, WTG Contracts, O&M Contracts, Financing Agreements, M&A transaction, Land Aggregation MOUs, Service/ Consultancy Contracts, NDAs, Lease and Sale Agreements and other company contracts for Wind & Solar Project (C&I- Captive, Open access & Utility);

--- Assisting in formulating strategy for resolution of contractual disputes and closure of transaction;

--- Providing timely, accurate, independent and commercial pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders while highlighting / managing legal and commercial risk during project cycle;

--- Create awareness of compliance with relevant laws and regulations and ensure adherence;

--- Legal validation of processes and policies of the Company including, business development, human resources, finance, commercial, land acquisition, etc.;

--- Provide support during creation of security in favour of lenders.

---  Liaise, engage and manage external counsels and any other vendors.

--- Advising company in land matters to mitigate the risks, disputes, litigations, and issues involved while purchasing private lands;

--- Coordinating with Acquisition vendors and assisting Panel Advocate in the preparation and finalization of Title reports;

--- Preparation of MIS;

--- Drafting and vetting of notices and its response. Record keeping of legal notices, regulatory & compliance and all litigation matters (if any).

--Providing day to day legal support to the business of the Company in India for all phases of project life cycle;

Competencies

About Us

Sterlite Power is India’s leading integrated power transmission developer and solutions provider, focused on addressing complex challenges in the sector by tackling the key constraints of time, space and capital.

We believe that electricity access transforms societies and delivers long-lasting social impact. Sterlite Power is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest challenges of energy delivery.

We are guided by our core purpose of empowering humanity by addressing the toughest challenges of energy delivery. Our four core values form the pillars of our organisation:

1.    Respect: Every one counts
2.    Social Impact: We work to improve lives
3.    Fun: “Thank God it’s Monday!”
4.    Innovation: A new way today

Sterlite Power is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 10,000 circuit kms and 15,000 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing. Sterlite Power is also the sponsor of IndiGrid, India’s first power sector Infrastructure Investment Trust (“InvIT”), listed on the BSE and NSE.

For more details, visit: www.sterlitepower.com