Deputy Manager - Legal

About the role

Responsibilities

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Contract Management

• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, MoUs, NDAs, service agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure contractual compliance and mitigate legal risks associated with business transactions.
• Maintain and manage contract repositories and related documentation.

Legal Research & Advisory

• Conduct legal research on corporate, regulatory, commercial, and business-related matters.
• Provide legal opinions and support to internal stakeholders on operational and strategic issues.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization.

Litigation & Case Management

• Maintain MIS and trackers for ongoing litigation, arbitration, and legal proceedings.
• Coordinate with external counsels and internal stakeholders for case management.
• Track case status, legal notices, responses, and regulatory submissions.

Compliance & Governance

• Support compliance with applicable corporate, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain records and documentation required for audits and regulatory inspections.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and other strategic transactions.
• Identify legal risks and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Support transaction documentation, negotiations, and closing activities.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree (Law) Bar Council of India accreditation (optional), Additional Degrees or Certifications (Corporate Law, M&A) preferred

Work Experience (Range of years):

Minimum 4 years of experience in corporate law with exposure to contract drafting and M&A procedures.

Preferred Industry:

Background of working in legal department within power or energy sector and having knowledge of industry specific laws and regulations including international laws.