Assistant Manager - Legal

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Requirements

Job Description

Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Vetting

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize EPC, O&M, BoP, module/WTG supply agreements, LTSA, consultancy contracts, and other project-level documentation.
• Conduct comprehensive contract vetting with emphasis on risk allocation, LD mechanisms, performance guarantees, warranties, and indemnities.
• Prepare and negotiate agreements for contractors, vendors, service providers, consultants, and technology partners.
• Review RFQ/RFP/tender documents for contractual, commercial, and compliance risks.Support bid finalization and negotiation of terms post–bid award.
• Ensure alignment of contract terms with project finance, insurance requirements, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure contract structures comply with renewable energy laws, electricity regulations, grid codes, open access rules, environmental clearances, and land-related statutory requirements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory constraints affecting contract negotiations or execution.
  
  

Support M&A Transactions

• Review and negotiate transaction documentation including SHAs, SPAs, JV and other investment agreement
• Assist the relevat deal teams in completing conditions precedents and pre-closing actions in order to achieve closing of the deal. ---
  
  

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with project development, procurement, technical, finance, and compliance teams throughout contracting stages.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, lenders’ counsel, and consultants when required.
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Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent); Master’s in corporate, infrastructure, or energy law is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience focused on contract negotiation and drafting within renewable energy sector.
• Strong command of EPC, O&M, BoP, supply agreements, and bid-stage contractual requirements.
• Exposure with handling M&A transactions will be preferred.
  
  

Core Skills

• Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk allocation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy project development and execution lifecycle.
• Problem-solving and ability to interpret technical and commercial inputs.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple contract workflows.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder-management skill
  
  

Requirements

• Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Vetting
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize EPC, O&M, BoP, module/WTG supply agreements, LTSA, consultancy contracts, and other project-level documentation.
• Conduct comprehensive contract vetting with emphasis on risk allocation, LD mechanisms, performance guarantees, warranties, and indemnities.
• Prepare and negotiate agreements for contractors, vendors, service providers, consultants, and technology partners.
• Review RFQ/RFP/tender documents for contractual, commercial, and compliance risks.Support bid finalization and negotiation of terms post–bid award.
• Ensure alignment of contract terms with project finance, insurance requirements, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure contract structures comply with renewable energy laws, electricity regulations, grid codes, open access rules, environmental clearances, and land-related statutory requirements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory constraints affecting contract negotiations or execution.
• Support M&A Transactions
• Review and negotiate transaction documentation including SHAs, SPAs, JV and other investment agreement
• Assist the relevat deal teams in completing conditions precedents and pre-closing actions in order to achieve closing of the deal. ---
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Work closely with project development, procurement, technical, finance, and compliance teams throughout contracting stages.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, lenders’ counsel, and consultants when required.
• --
  
  

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent); Master’s in corporate, infrastructure, or energy law is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience focused on contract negotiation and drafting within renewable energy sector.
• Strong command of EPC, O&M, BoP, supply agreements, and bid-stage contractual requirements.
• Exposure with handling M&A transactions will be preferred.
  
  

Core Skills

• Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk allocation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy project development and execution lifecycle.
• Problem-solving and ability to interpret technical and commercial inputs.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple contract workflows.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder-management skill