Role & responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracts & Transaction Support

- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, NDAs, MSAs, vendor/customer contracts, MoUs, leases and consultancy agreements.
- Review and negotiate EPC contracts, PPAs, tenders and strategic agreements.
- Manage contract templates and contract management processes.
- Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Lead contract negotiations with clients, vendors and authorities.

2. Legal Advisory & Business Support

- Provide legal opinions and practical advice on corporate, commercial, civil, labour and regulatory matters.
- Advise business teams on tenders, RFPs/RFQs, PPAs, EPC contracts and project-related legal matters.
- Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations and judicial precedents.
- Advise management on significant legal and regulatory risks.

3. Corporate Governance & Compliance

- Conduct periodic legal and statutory compliance reviews covering PF, ESI, GST, TDS, PT, LWF and other applicable compliances.
- Prepare compliance status reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare and review corporate approvals, declarations and authorization documents.
- Support due diligence, restructuring and transactional activities.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.

4. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

- Manage litigation,



arbitration, mediation, consumer disputes and recovery proceedings.
- Draft legal notices, replies, pleadings, affidavits and other legal documents.
- Represent the Company before courts, tribunals and statutory authorities, where authorized.
- Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants.
- Maintain litigation trackers and provide regular case status updates.

5. Employment & Labour Law

- Advise HR and management on employment and labour law matters.
- Handle disciplinary proceedings, workplace investigations and employee-related legal matters.
- Draft and review employment agreements, HR policies and employee handbooks.
- Support the Company in labour disputes and proceedings.

6. Intellectual Property & Data Privacy

- Advise on IP protection, registration, licensing and enforcement.
- Review IP licensing and technology agreements.
- Advise on confidentiality, data privacy and information governance matters.

7. Stakeholder Management

- Act as the primary legal point of contact for HR, Finance, Procurement, Tax and other business functions.
- Report to management on legal risks, litigation and compliance matters.
- Manage relationships with external law firms, consultants, regulators and government authorities.

Preferred candidate profile

📌 InHouse Legal Counsel (Hyderabad)
🏢 SOLON India
📍 Hyderabad