Corporate Lawyer-Criminal Matters & Board Disputes

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate various project-related agreements — EPC contracts, subcontractor agreements, consultancy agreements, NDAs, MoUs, and joint venture contracts.

• Ensure all contracts protect the company’s legal and commercial interests.

• Coordinate with internal departments (procurement, finance, projects, HR) for contract-related inputs and approvals.

2. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, Companies Act, RERA, environmental regulations, and infrastructure-related statutory norms.

• Maintain and update statutory registers and documentation as per legal requirements.

• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external legal counsel as needed.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes.

• Prepare legal notices, responses, and briefs.

• Coordinate with external lawyers and represent the company in legal proceedings where required.

4. Corporate Governance & Advisory

• Advise management on legal implications of business decisions, transactions, and policies.

• Assist in due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

• Draft board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documents.

5. Risk Management

• Identify potential legal risks and recommend preventive measures.

• Develop internal policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

• Conduct legal awareness sessions for project and management teams.