Job Purpose:

To manage and provide legal support for the Company's corporate, commercial, contractual, regulatory and governance matters. The role will be responsible for contract management and corporate legal affairs, coordination with external legal counsels to safeguard the Company's interests.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee the drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and maintenance of cross- border business commercial agreements, including contracts, Joint Ventures (JVs), NDAs, leases, EPC agreements, land agreements, vendor agreements, service agreements, MoUs, and other commercial documents.

2. Provide legal advice and support to management and internal departments on contractual obligations, business transactions, project developments, legal risks, and regulatory requirements.

3. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks associated with projects, business transactions, procurement activities, partnerships, and commercial arrangements.

4. Support Project, Procurement, Business Development, Finance, HR, and Operations teams in contract negotiations and legal documentation with customers, contractors, vendors, consultants, partners, and other stakeholders.

5. Coordinate with and manage external legal counsel for litigation, arbitration, legal notices, disputes, claims, regulatory matters, and other specialized legal requirements.

6.



Handle legal disputes, claims, notices, and demands by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors and ensuring timely responses and follow-up.

7. Oversee and maintain corporate legal records and documentation, including agreements, licenses, statutory records, legal notices, litigation records, and other legal documents.

8. Establish and maintain an effective contract management system to track agreements, validity, renewals, contractual obligations, notices, and critical milestones.

9. Monitor regulatory updates, amendments, notifications, and changes in applicable laws and advise management and relevant departments regarding their impact on business operations.

10. Support corporate governance activities and assist management in ensuring compliance with applicable corporate and statutory requirements.

11. Develop and maintain standard legal templates, contractual clauses, checklists, and legal review processes to improve consistency and minimize legal risks.

12. Provide legal inputs for Company policies, SOPs, business processes, and internal controls wherever required.

13. Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely closure of legal observations, contractual obligations, compliance gaps, and legal action points.

📌 Senior Manager - Corporate Legal and Commercial Affairs (Chennai)
🏢 Renfra Energy India
📍 Chennai