Podar - Legal Lead - Commercial Contracts - LLB/LLM

Description:

Qualification: LL.B. / LL.M. from a reputed institution

Purpose:

To oversee the drafting, negotiation, and risk management of EPC, O&M, PPA, JV, and other commercial contracts across infrastructure and renewable energy projects. The role ensures legally sound, commercially viable, and risk-optimized contracting for large-scale projects.

Key Focus Areas:

- EPC and O&M contracts for infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and related commercial arrangements.

- Supply, service, and financing agreements.

- Project bids, vendor and customer contracts.

- Joint venture, consortium, and strategic partnership documentation.

Regulators / Forums:

- Interaction with clients, vendors, EPC contractors, and financiers.

- Representation in arbitration and dispute resolution forums.

- Coordination with regulatory and compliance bodies as required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and standardize EPC, O&M, PPA, and JV contracts for infrastructure and renewable projects.

- Provide legal and commercial support during bid evaluations, negotiations, and project execution.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and legal risks in complex project structures.

- Manage and resolve disputes, claims, and arbitrations arising under commercial contracts.

- Advise senior management and project leadership on contractual positions and risk exposure.

- Drive process improvements and knowledge sharing within the legal and commercial contracting team.

- Lead and mentor a team of commercial lawyers and contract managers.

Profile & Skills:

- LL.B. / LL.M. with 1825 years of experience in infrastructure, power, or renewable energy sectors.

- Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, and PPA contracts.

- Strong understanding of project financing, risk allocation, and commercial structuring.

- Experience in cross-border contracts and international project transactions.

- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and arbitration matters.

- Leadership experience in managing legal and contracts teams across large-scale projects.