Contracts Specialist - Legal

Role & responsibilities

Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating Contracts

• Draft, vet, and negotiate complex agreements including EPC, PPAs, balance of plant (BOP), O&M, PDAs, and other renewable energy project contracts.
• Prepare and review business agreements such as NDAs, service agreements, MoUs, RFPs, module procurement/supply agreements, escrow agreements, term sheets, power of attorneys, and general corporate documentation.
• Draft and review agreements for strategic initiatives including M&A, JVs, and related documentation such as Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Shareholders Agreements (SHA), Business Transfer Agreements (BTA), Asset Purchase Agreements, Escrow Agreements, Investment Agreements, Subscription Agreements, and NDAs.
• Standardize frequently used agreements and assist in creating and maintaining an online repository of executed agreements/documents.
• Assist in implementing automation tools for contract lifecycle management and litigation management.
• Maintain MIS and prepare regular reports to update management on the status of legal activities.
• Analyze contracts to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Identify critical issues during the contracting stage and recommend solutions to address or mitigate them.

Legal Research, Compliance, and Advisory

• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on compliance with corporate, labour, electricity, commercial, and industrial laws.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements relevant to renewable energy projects.

Litigation Support and Dispute Resolution

• Provide litigation support, including drafting and responding to legal notices, managing general litigations, and efficiently settling/closing existing or pre-litigation issues.
• Apply appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms and collaborate with external legal consultants and counsels.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams (project, finance, procurement, technical, etc.) to manage and mitigate contractual risks and provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with external legal consultants and counsels, including negotiating professional fees and monitoring billing practices.