DGM Legal Compliance & Operations DGM Legal Compliance & Operations with verification
Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferrochrome and Manganese, with a fast-growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fiber, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.
Cairn Oil & Gas is the largest private oil and gas exploration and production company in India, accounting for more than a quarter of India’s domestic crude oil production. Cairn is a technologically driven oil and gas company that is sustainably taking India to energy aatmanirbharata.
We are looking for DGM Legal Compliance & Operations at Cairn.
Roles and responsibilities
Litigations at various forums - State High Courts, District Courts, Labour Courts, Revenue Boards, Revenue Courts, MSEFC, NCLT, Electricity Commission etc.
Issues related to law and order like FIR and criminal matters and other day to day operations issues.
Interaction with various Government authorities like District Administration, questions from State Assembly etc and vetting and review of all the queries, clarifications, and letters to any authorities.
Regulatory Authorities - interaction with and reviewing and vetting of correspondence to various external stakeholders, like DGMS, Labour Authorities (LEO, ALC, RLC, Dy CLC) and Electricity Authorities.
Support CSR function in various aspects to ensure social license.
Land related other issues like measurement of land, Land lease (short term/ long term), land purchase etc.
Other properties leases (office premises etc.) and MOUs related to IT.
Issues related to MSME Contractors or small contractors’ issues.
COMPLIANCE - Managing statutory compliances of Oil and Gas Business, details as follows - Multiple sites in 07 states, 210 + Acts are applicable, More than 370 + users, Approx 13,400-line items.
Conducting following audits - Third Party Audit, MAS Audit
Also Supporting in other audits of Oil and Gas Business like V-SAP and OISD etc.
Closely working with following departments on day-to-day bases: - Land, HR, Admin, CSR, Security, PSCM, Operations and IT
Desired Attributes:
Law graduate with 12- 15 years of relevant experience, with an LL.B. degree from a reputed Indian university. Collaborative approach & excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in ensuring legal compliance within the oil and gas industry, including thorough knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and operational risks associated with oil and gas operations, with a focus on proactive risk management strategies.
Strong understanding of contract law and experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts related to oil and gas exploration, production, and distribution.
Proven ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, government agencies, and industry partners, to address legal and operational matters.
What do we offer:
Global benchmarked people policies and best-in-class compensation and benefits.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd. offers a truly global work culture.
The company is proud of its diverse workforce - nationality, ethnicity, backgrounds, and thought.
If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.
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