About Business
JOB DESCRIPTION
Adani Group: In recent years, we have evolved from a new player in power generation to India’s largest private thermal power producer, with a capacity of 15,250 MW and a 40 MW solar project in Gujarat. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.
Adani Power Limited (APL): Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the largest private thermal power producer in India.We have a power generation capacity of 15,250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.
Job Purpose: This role is responsible for managing and optimizing the legal structural framework of the organization by managing contracts, performing legal research, maintaining of MIS for ongoing cases, and providing due diligence for M&A activities.
Job Responsibilities
Lead Transactions and Contracts
Contract Management
Draft, vet, and negotiate contract clauses, amendments, and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), ensuring legal compliance and protection of the company’s interests.
Create standardized contract templates and forms to streamline the legal documentation process across the company.
Engage in ongoing evaluation and refinement of contract management tools and methodologies to enhance legal operations and compliance.
Advocate for best practices in contract negotiations, upholding the company's legal and business standards while effectively managing third-party interactions.
Legal MIS And Case Oversight
Compile detailed records of active legal cases, integrating data from multiple sources and verifying accuracy prior to presentation to management.
Utilize case management tools offering prompt updates and tracking case progress. For e.g. Provakil.
Ensure thorough legal support and risk assessment for all significant business transactions.
Provide robust reporting mechanisms for legal activities, faithfully rendering the state of affairs to stakeholders and ensuring visibility and traceability in case management.
Lead efforts to capture and disseminate key milestones and developments within ongoing cases, centralizing data within the organization's legal framework.
Due Diligence Coordination And M&A Analysis
Conduct and oversee the entire due diligence process for M&A transactions, evaluating ongoing case implications and financial impacts of prospective deals.
Collaborate with external legal firms to inspect and endorse resolution plans, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation in M&A transactions.
Analyze and critique Expression of Interest (EOI) documents related to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) , providing comments and seeking any necessary clarifications.
Supply the Business Development team with extensive due diligence reports to support strategic decision-making in investment and acquisition pursuits.
Investigate new legislative developments and their bearings on the company's legal commitments and potential dealings, incorporating these findings into strategic planning.
Risk Management And Legal Advisory
Foresee legal risks in the company’s operations and deliver strategic advice to avert potential issues and foster safe, compliant business practices.
Support the structuring of critical business deals, ensuring legal accuracy and adherence to corporate strategies and goals.
Provide legal opinions to internal teams and business units, fostering informed decision-making on various corporate matters.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal risk mitigation strategies, particularly relating to the tendering process and significant business dealings.
Legal Research And Technological Enhancement
Execute detailed legal research utilizing technology to inform on various legal case decisions, maintaining a proactive stance toward legal inquiry and analysis. For e.g.Manupatra
Spearhead the implementation and management of innovative legal technologies to elevate data management, ensuring efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis capabilities for the legal team. For e.g. Provakil
Champion the adoption of sophisticated MIS frameworks to oversee legal operations, aiming to enhance the management, review, and analytics of legal matters across the organization.
Key Stakeholders - Internal
Business Development Team
Finance Team
Legal Team
Key Stakeholders - External
Law firms
Regulatory agencies, as applicable
Responsibilities
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Contract Management
Legal Research & Advisory
Litigation & Case Management
Compliance & Governance
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Qualifications
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree (Law) Bar Council of India accreditation (optional), Additional Degrees or Certifications (Corporate Law, M&A) preferred
Work Experience (Range Of Years)
Minimum 4 years of experience in corporate law with exposure to contract drafting and M&A procedures.
Preferred Industry
Background of working in legal department within power or energy sector and having knowledge of industry specific laws and regulations including international laws.
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