State Legal - RE-AMS (Renewable Energy - Asset Management Services)

State Legal - RE-AMS (Renewable Energy - Asset Management Services)

Position Title: State Legal - RE-AMS

Department: Legal

Reporting To: State Head - RE-AMS / Head Legal

Location: Davengere

Job Purpose

To provide end-to-end legal support for Renewable Energy Asset Management Services (RE-AMS) operations within the assigned state by managing legal matters related to land, contracts, litigation, statutory compliance, recovery, government liaison, and operational legal support to ensure smooth functioning of wind and renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Support for Operations

• Provide legal guidance to RE-AMS operational teams on site-related legal matters.
• Support resolution of legal issues impacting operation and maintenance (O&M) activities.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks and mitigation measures.

2. Land & Property Matters

• Review and verify land agreements, lease deeds, easement rights, and access agreements.
• Coordinate with government authorities, landowners, and local stakeholders for land-related matters.
• Handle disputes pertaining to land ownership, right of way, encroachment, and access roads.

3. Litigation Management

• Manage civil, criminal, revenue, labor, and regulatory cases related to RE-AMS assets.
• Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants.
• Track court cases and ensure timely filing of replies, affidavits, and legal documentation.
• Maintain litigation records and case status reports.

4. Contract Management

• Review, vet, and draft contracts, MoUs, service agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation in all contractual arrangements.
• Support contract negotiations with customers, vendors, and service providers.

5. Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable state and central laws.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes affecting renewable energy operations.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities wherever required.

6. Government & Stakeholder Liaison

• Coordinate with local administration, police authorities, revenue officials, and statutory bodies.
• Support resolution of legal notices and government-related matters.
• Build effective relationships with external stakeholders to safeguard company interests.

7. Claims & Recovery

• Handle legal notices, recovery matters, insurance claims, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with internal teams for documentation and evidence management.

8. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain legal database, agreements, litigation records, and compliance trackers.
• Prepare periodic MIS and legal status reports for management review.

Educational Qualification

• LLB (Mandatory)
• LLM preferred
• Additional certification in Contract Management, Compliance, or Corporate Law will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8-12 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Power, EPC, Manufacturing, or Asset Management businesses preferred.
• Exposure to land acquisition, contracts, litigation, and statutory compliance is essential.