Location:
Noida (Work from Office) Type: Full-Time Company: Sustainiam Experience Level: 2+ years About Sustainiam At Sustainiam, we’re enabling the climate transition through data-backed, tech-enabled sustainability solutions. We work with enterprises to help them measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions with real-world impact. As a fast-growing climate tech company, we combine environmental expertise with sharp execution to drive results that matter. Role Overview We’re looking for a Legal Associate (2 to 3 years PQE) to support Sustainiam’s commercial, regulatory, and dispute-related legal work. The role involves independently drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting environmental attribute transactions such as I-REC trades, coordinating arbitration matters and external counsel, and managing corporate compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts
• Independently draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, master services agreements, vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, and service contracts.
• Review and redline counterparty agreements, identifying material risks and proposing commercially workable alternatives.
• Support sales and procurement discussions, communicating legal positions clearly and constructively. Environmental Attribute Transactions
• Draft and review I-REC trade agreements and related environmental attribute transaction documents, including tripartite transfer arrangements.
• Address title, transfer, retirement, registry requirements, and warranties relating to double counting.
• Develop a working understanding of relevant market standards and translate transaction structures into clear contractual protections. Dispute Resolution and External Counsel Management
• Support arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, including drafting pleadings, preparing evidence, and coordinating with counsel and tribunals.
• Maintain matter trackers, monitor deadlines,



and prepare explicit briefs for external counsel.
• Review legal invoices against agreed scope and fees, seeking clarification or challenging charges where appropriate. Corporate and Regulatory Compliance
• Support Companies Act compliance, statutory filings, board resolutions, and related corporate documentation.
• Coordinate POSH compliance, including Internal Committee processes and annual reporting.
• Review directors’ and officers’ liability (D&O;) and errors and omissions (E&O;) insurance policies.
• Support privacy and data protection matters, including requirements under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Required Qualifications And Experience
• LLB from a recognised institution; BA LLB or BBA LLB preferred.
• Enrolment with a Bar Council.
• 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally combining law firm or chambers experience with an in-house role.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage routine agreements independently and escalate material risks appropriately. Preferred Experience
• Exposure to energy, infrastructure, or technology businesses.
• Comfort using contract trackers, ClickUp, and AI-assisted drafting tools, with independent verification of outputs and appropriate confidentiality safeguards.
• Strong written English. Hindi is useful for local and court work. Perks & Benefits Culture & Celebrations
• Fun Fridays, monthly team parties, and festival celebrations.
• Recognition for contributions and milestones. Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
• Medical insurance for self and family.
• Meal pass and daycare facilities.
• Upskilling budget.
• Air travel accident coverage, personal accident insurance. Office & Facilities
• On-site gym and game zones.
• Access to cricket, tennis, and badminton courts.
• Creche and food outlets on campus. Ready to shape the future of climate tech with us? Apply now and join our team

📌 Legal Associate (Noida)
🏢 Sustainiam
📍 Noida