Department: Legal Department
Experience Required: 10–15 Years
Industry: EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) – Infrastructure, Green Energy, Metro Rails, Irrigation & Water Sectors
Reporting To: HR Head

Location: LCC Corporate House, Ahmedabad

Role Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise-Wide Contract Review & Legal Risk Oversight:

• Review, vet and approve all contracts and legal documents initiated by departments including procurement, projects, HR, admin, business development, and finance.
• Ensure all external agreements with vendors, consultants, subcontractors, and clients are compliant with applicable legal standards and company policies.
• Advise on legal clauses, dispute resolution mechanisms, indemnities, termination conditions, and ensure enforceability of contractual obligations.
• Create and maintain a contract management system and ensure legal validation processes are institutionalized across departments.

Corporate Legal Compliance & Governance:

• Handle company-wide legal compliance with laws under the Companies Act, Indian Contract Act, Labour Codes, Industrial Disputes Act, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Assist in board documentation, ROC filings, shareholder resolutions, M&A legalities, property matters and licensing.

• Advise the management on all matters related to corporate law, governance practices, and regulatory obligations.

Labour Law, PF and Statutory Adherence:

• Ensure end-to-end compliance with labour law, PF/ESIC, Gratuity and related statutes for project sites and offices across India.
• Represent the company in labour courts, industrial disputes, PF appellate authorities, and before other statutory forums as required.
• Coordinate with HR and site teams to proactively resolve labour-related issues and statutory inspections.

Arbitration, Disputes & Litigation Management:

• Handle arbitration proceedings, legal notices, contract breaches and civil litigation concerning EPC contracts and company operations.
• Draft, file, and manage pleadings, affidavits, and case documentation for legal matters across India.
• Liaise with empanelled lawyers, track litigation progress, and provide periodic updates and risk assessments to the management.

Pan-India Legal Support:

• Provide comprehensive legal support to all project sites, regional offices, and business units across India.
• Conduct periodic legal audits, monitor litigation trackers, and ensure timely reporting of legal issues and risks.
• Standardize contracts and legal documentation in line with best practices and applicable regulations.

Legal Training, Mentorship & Advisory:

• Conduct training programs on legal compliance, contract execution, dispute handling, and labour regulations for internal teams.
• Provide ongoing legal advisory to departmental heads and project managers.
• Mentor and guide junior legal staff, nurturing their professional development and legal acumen.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate law, EPC contracts, arbitration, labour law, PF, statutory compliance and dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage high-stakes litigation and contract-related legal risks.
• Effective communication and leadership capabilities to coordinate across business functions.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential matters discreetly.
• Proficiency in MS Office, legal databases, and contract management systems.

Educational Qualifications:

• LLB (Bachelor of Law) – Mandatory
• LLM (Master of Law) – Preferred

Additional certifications in Arbitration, Corporate Law, Labour Law or Contract Management will be an added advantage.