Lead Legal Counsel

Lead Legal Counsel (OMS)

Contract Management & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
• Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements
• Vendor and Service Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
• Term Sheets
• Ensure contracts align with business objectives, associated contractual obligations, risk mitigation strategies, and legal compliance requirements.
• Maintain and update contract templates, standard clauses, and playbooks in line with evolving business and legal requirements.

Legal Advisory & Risk Mitigation

• Provide strategic legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on operational, commercial, and day-to-day business matters.
• Advise on regulatory and statutory compliance requirements relevant to contracts and business operations.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions to mitigate exposure.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support

• Manage pre-litigation strategies and coordinate with external legal counsel on ongoing and anticipated disputes.
• Draft and review legal notices, responses, pleadings, and other court-related documentation.
• Lead negotiations with internal and external stakeholders to resolve disputes and minimize litigation risks.
• Monitor litigation matters and ensure timely actions, filings, and follow-ups.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and legal accuracy.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within tight timelines.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to provide practical and commercially focused legal solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Engineering, Manufacturing, or O&M sector will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to commercial contract management and operational legal support in a corporate environment is preferred.