Blue Planet Environmental Solutions - Assistant Manager - Legal - LLB/LLM

About the job

Position Title: Assistant Manager (Legal & Corporate Affairs)

Reporting to: Head - Legal / Company in-house Counsel

Department: Legal & Corporate Affairs

Location: Aerocity, New Delhi

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including:

- Service Agreements

- Vendor and Supply Agreements

- Consultancy Agreements

- Technology and Licensing Agreements

- Ensure contracts adequately protect the organization's interests and comply with applicable laws.

- Proactively identify legal risks and propose practical solutions during negotiations.

2. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Contracts:

- Review, draft, and negotiate PPP contracts and project agreements.

- Request for Proposal and RFP Documents

- Provide legal advice on structuring, risk allocation, and compliance aspects of PPP projects.

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for successful closure of PPP transactions.

3. Fundraising Contracts & Investment Agreements:

- Draft and review term sheets, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, and other investment documents.

- Provide legal support during fundraising rounds, including interactions with investors and legal advisors.

- Ensure compliance with corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.

4. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

- Support in legal due diligence processes for potential M&A transactions.

- Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents such as Share Purchase Agreements, Business Transfer

5. Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Management:

- Manage and coordinate ongoing litigation and arbitration matters.

- Liaise with external counsel, track progress, and ensure appropriate representation.

- Maintain database of disputes and regularly update management on risks and developments.

- Assist in pre-litigation dispute resolution, including negotiation and settlement discussions.

6. Legal Risk Assessment & Compliance:

- Identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations and transactions.

- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to various functions.

- Ensure contracts and business practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Desired Profile:

- Qualification: LL.B. / LL.M. from a reputed institute.

- Experience: 3-6 years of relevant experience in contract drafting, PPP projects, fundraising agreements, M&A, and dispute management.

- Skills: Strong drafting and negotiation skills, understanding of commercial and legal risks, exposure to PPP frameworks, familiarity with corporate and investment laws.

- Preferred Background: Law firm and/or in-house legal team experience in infrastructure, energy, waste management, or similar