Lead Legal Counsel (OMS)

Contract Management & Negotiation
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
Operation & Maintenance (O&M;) Agreements
Vendor and Service Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
Term Sheets
Ensure contracts align with business objectives, associated contractual obligations, risk mitigation strategies, and legal compliance requirements.
Maintain and update contract templates, standard clauses, and playbooks in line with evolving business and legal requirements.

Legal Advisory & Risk Mitigation
Provide strategic legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on operational, commercial, and day-to-day business matters.
Advise on regulatory and statutory compliance requirements relevant to contracts and business operations.
Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions to mitigate exposure.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support
Manage pre-litigation strategies and coordinate with external legal counsel on ongoing and anticipated disputes.




Draft and review legal notices, responses, pleadings, and other court-related documentation.
Lead negotiations with internal and external stakeholders to resolve disputes and minimize litigation risks.
Monitor litigation matters and ensure timely actions, filings, and follow-ups.

Skills & Attributes
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
High attention to detail and legal accuracy.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within tight timelines.
Solid business acumen with the ability to provide practical and commercially focused legal solutions.

Preferred Experience
Experience in the Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Engineering, Manufacturing, or O&M; sector will be an added advantage.
Exposure to commercial contract management and operational legal support in a corporate setting is preferred.

📌 Lead Legal Counsel Pune
🏢 Suzlon Group
📍 Pune