Legal Counsel

Job description
Legal Counsel– Engie Pune, India Purpose of the Job: To provide legal support for the development of PV greenfield projects in the country including all the legal activities associated to that. Reporting lines Reporting to :- GC-India Key Accountabilities • Assist in the preparation of documentation for partnerships with third parties on development projects in the region. • Participate and contribute to the negotiation and preparation of legal documents for bid submittal, including mark-ups of project agreements and EPC Contract for a specific project. • Participate and contribute to the negotiation of all partnership agreements, project agreements, and EPC documents for projects in which the group is awarded preferred bidder status. • Participate in and assist the finance team in the legal support for the financing of new projects and ensure timely completion of the related legal documents through financial close. • Assist in security creation as per the financing agreements/other agreements. • Provide general advice on contract management and all legal matters as they arise (including regulatory and local law issues in coordination with local counsel) during the development phases of a project. • Monitor trends in construction, infrastructure and electricity law amongst others and agreements related to the development of independent power projects. • Manage the contracts of the projects under operation. • Assist with the setting-up of companies in India, assisting with drafting board resolutions, power of attorneys and other ancillary corporate documents, as required, in order to ensure that such company is set up as per legal procedures • Contribute to the implementation and use of the document management system. • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures issued by the Engie Group, monitor and report on non-compliance with policies or procedures, pending or threatened violations of law or ethical values of the Group. • Awareness and reporting of ethical and human rights issues, if any, as they arise. • Encourage a culture of compliance with laws and integrity in the Engie Group. • Control the use, quality and cost of external legal counsel on development projects. Qualifications Law Degree from a reputable university ; priority given to candidates locally qualified from a reputable Indian law university Experience • 5+ years legal practice. • Large law firm experience preferred, large corporate practice also valued. • Experience in large infrastructure development. Language • Excellent command of English. Interaction Network Internal Interfaces • General Counsel – India • Legal Counsel– India • Business Developers • AIFA (Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory) support for projects • Technical Support for projects • Project Companies External Interfaces • Contractual Counterparties • Original Equipment Manufacturers • Off-takers • Tendering Authorities • Governmental and Regulatory Authorities • Lenders to Projects • Sponsor International and Local Counsel • Lender International and Local Counsel • Arbitration or Litigation Counsel Location • Based in Viman Nagar ,Pune India Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time