Avaada Energy - DGM - Legal - LLB/LLM

Company profile:

Avaada Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Avaada Energy, founded by Mr. Vineet Mittal in 2017. The organisation is guided by a very experienced team under the leadership of Mr. Vineet Mittal, a Harvard alumnus and one of the pioneers in India for his significant contribution towards renewable energy since 2010. Avaada Energy is one of the market leader and fastest growing Renewable Energy IPPs (Independent Power Producer) in India. Our aspiration is to be a 11 GW company by 2025 and we are marching strongly with the capacity of 5 GW spread across various states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana etc.

Avaada is backed up with some of marquee investors like ADB, DEG, FMO and Proparco etc. Our current equity partner PTT Group, Thailand, is a fortune 500 company and one of the world's most prominent oil and gas players. Avaada is one of the very few players with in-depth expertise in Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) capabilities. Our track record lends credence to our path-breaking solar solutions regarding technology, capacity, quality, execution speed, and total cost of ownership. Our emphasis on systems and processes runs strong. It enables us to improve our project delivery capabilities consistently. At Avaada, we adopt the most modern, reliable technologies and execute every project in sync with our social inclusion initiatives. Our renewable energy projects have been accredited and certified by international organizations.

As the Ministry of Power has announced Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia Policy and the objective of this mission is to help the government to meet its climate goals and make India a Green Hydrogen Hub. Our project will contribute & help in meeting the target of producing 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 and associated development of renewable energy capacity.

Therefore, Avaada has made a determined strategy to capitalize on the emerging opportunities under the National Hydrogen Mission.

Hydrogen and Ammonia are envisaged to be the future fuels to replace fossil fuels. Production of these fuels by using power from renewable energy, termed as green hydrogen and green ammonia, is one of the major requirements towards environmentally sustainable energy security of the nation. Government of India is taking various measures to facilitate the transition from fossil fuel / fossil fuel-based feed stocks to green hydrogen / green ammonia.

Job Summary:

The role involves overseeing all legal, regulatory and contractual aspects of the company's renewable energy operations, including contract drafting/reviewing and negotiation, regulatory litigation and compliance, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution/arbitration. The ideal candidate will have expertise in corporate law, power sector regulations, contract drafting/negotiations, and legal risk management in the infrastructure or power sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal & Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and government policies related to renewable energy projects.

- Monitor legal developments, regulatory updates, and policy changes impacting the renewable energy industry.

- Handling matters before regulatory bodies such as CERC, SERCs, MNRE, and other government authorities.

2. Contract Management:

- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts, Land Lease Agreements, and O&M Agreements.

- Ensure that contracts align with company objectives while mitigating legal risks.

- Provide legal support on contract disputes and resolutions.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

- Handle legal disputes, arbitration, and litigation related to the company's projects.

- Manage external counsels and represent the company in legal proceedings, if required.

- Advise management on risk mitigation strategies for potential and ongoing disputes.

4. Corporate & Commercial Laws:

- Support in corporate governance matters, shareholder agreements, and board meeting by providing analytical summaries of legal matters.

- Assist in M&A transactions, due diligence and project financing.

5. Land Acquisition & Title Due Diligence:

- Oversee legal due diligence for land acquisitions, lease agreements, and land conversion processes.

- Ensure compliance with state land laws and local regulatory approvals.

6. Risk Management & Policy Advisory:

- Identify legal risks associated with business operations and provide proactive solutions.

- Develop internal legal policies, frameworks, and SOPs to ensure risk mitigation.

- Support business teams in structuring projects within legal and regulatory frameworks.

7. Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with internal teams, including Finance, Operations, Project Development, and Compliance.

- Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies, legal firms, and consultants.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Education: LLB/LLM from a reputed university. Additional qualification of CS/CA/CMA will be preferred.

- Expertise in: Contract Law, Electricity Laws, Environmental Laws, Land Laws, Corporate Law, and Dispute Resolution.

- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks in the renewable energy sector.

- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Experience in handling high-stake legal matters and liaising with government authorities.

Preferred Skills:

- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Hands-on experience with legal technology tools and compliance software.