Senior Counsel IND Senior Counsel IND with verification
Job Description
Basic Job Function: COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS AND TRANSACTIONS
This position will provide legal and contractual support to the Asst. General Counsel (India, handle all contracts and commercial transactions in India in relation to a 3.3 GW solar manufacturing entity (“Manufacturing Entity”).
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized, reputed University of Indiawith minimum 10 years of commercial and contractual transactions experience in reputed law firms and/or as an in-house lawyer in an international business environment.
Experience in Manufacturing sector desirable.
Required Skills:
In depth experience in drafting and negotiating wide range of commercial agreements (including supply chain, procurement, financing arrangements/ credit facility agreements, security agreements, PPAs, EPC and O&M agreements, share purchase/ subscription agreement, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreement, etc.)
Extensive understanding of inbound and outbound investment and funding regulations, implications, monitoring downstream investment compliance requirements and filings
Superior ability to understand business strategy and business commercial decisions, identify and analyse legal implications and ensure timely compliance
Superior ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly and creatively while integrating legal, compliance and business objectives.
Desire to work as part of a global team in a fast paced environment.
Strong fluency in both written and spoken business English.
Subject matter and in depth expertise in corporate matters and extensive knowledge of laws and regulations governing international commercial contracts including company law, FEMA, NBFC, FDI policy, RBI regulations, Competition Regulations, INCOTERMS, etc.
Strong oral and written communication skills and distinctive sense of commercial thinking.
Highest degree of integrity and ability to champion compliance as a core business value across the region.
Strong organizational skills and being good at managing and prioritizing numerous projects to meet demanding deadlines.
Self-motivated, independent, a team player, dependable and detail-orientated, having the ability to work across functions and departments.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements including financing arrangements/ credit facility agreements, security agreements, PPAs, EPC and O&M agreements, share purchase/ subscription agreement, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreement, employment contracts, etc.) for a large scale high volume manufacturing facility
Structuring debt and equity financing, partnerships, joint ventures and cooperation arrangements and draft relevant documentation.
Ensuring that all required documentation are maintained and filed as per statutory requirements and are up-to-date
Coordinate with internal (functional and business) and external counsels/ advisors to understand the internal activities, manage statutory compliances and timely escalation of breaches or potential breaches or implications to the Senior Counsel India
Assist in obtaining necessary registrations and licenses, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for the purpose.
Assisting in due diligence procedures with outside counsel support and identifying risk areas and suggesting remedial mitigation measures in compliance with laws and regulations
Handle litigation and legal matters arising for and against the company
Understanding internal corporate policies, enforcing compliance awareness and performing compliance trainings, as needed.
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