Key Responsibilities include:
1.Drafting and vetting of various agreements such as:
-Construction Contracts & Sub-Contracts,
-Supply & Services Agreements,
-Joint Venture Agreements,
-O&M Contracts and
-Equipment Leasing / Working Capital Loan Documents;
2. Contractual risk evaluation at Tendering stage and recommend mitigation measures;
3. Independently strategize, negotiate, and finalize agreements with counter parties;
4. Initiate / defend and pursue Legal Proceedings including briefing external Legal Counsels, prepare Case for Opinions, settling Plaints, Written Statements, Writ Petitions etc.;
5. Proficiency in handling high-value litigations & arbitration matters;
6. Undertake comprehensive research on Case Laws and latest amendments to relevant laws;
7. Interacting with other functions / departments for all matters that may give rise to legal team’s role; and
From time to time, impart training and hold interactive sessions with other departments.
The candidate need to have working exposure in leagl fucntion of a Infrastructure/ EPC/ Construction Company.
The position reports to the President- Legal (Mumbai Office for WITL)