Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title Superior Position Title Company/ Business Unit Division / Department Location Website Manager – Legal Sr. Manager Legal KP Group Legal Surat, Gujarat JOB PURPOSE Business Context: KP Group was founded by Dr. Faruk G. Patel in 1994 which is now well recognized group of Gujarat. It started business operations in 1994 as a logistics service provider with owned & hired feet of vehicles and during its forward journey, it has virtually surpassed all expectations by emerging as award winning India’s prominent Telecom Infrastructure Developing Enterprise in mobile telecom and of late in renewable (Solar, Wind & Hybrid) power sectors in last more than 15 years. The Group has completed more than 29+ years of its successful operations and today consists of several group of companies, all contributing to the fast and robust growth of the group. During the last decade the group has achieved phenomenal growth as a result of diversification into fabrication and galvanizing, renewable energy sector (Solar, Wind & Hybrid) and Telecom infrastructure. KP Group has been significantly contributing to India’s green energy transition . It has delivered more than a gigawatt cumulatively in solar, wind and hybrid and with entry into green hydrogen and ammonia, our commitment towards green energy transition has become even more strong. The Group has successfully completed Initial Public Offer in both Solar and Wind renewable energy and has its two companies listed on BSE Limited and one in NSE. Job Purpose: The legal function has been and is growing into a robust self-sustaining back-bone for the business. The team is agile and ready to make changes to support the dynamic and innovative work of the company. For this purpose, the team is growing and needs to build its internal functions and verticals. The power sector is rapidly innovating and evolving. Constant reforms in the regulatory practices substantiate a quintessential requirement for the legal team to be dynamic as well. Not only does the team function like an in-house law firm, but also as a strategic partner to the business units. It has been providing strategic advice across all of KP Group’s businesses and locations. It is becoming a one-stop solution provider, delving into risk mitigation with the object of compliance to all statutory, legal and regulatory requirements keeping the growth mindset of the business, front and centre. This position will assist the Legal Head, to provide legal advice, anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically. The Role will need to evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action undertaken by the KP Group, with the objective of ensuring that the Company is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and the interest of the company is protected within the limits of laws, regulations and market practice and the internal policies of the shareholders. This role will work with a team of lawyers who focus on Operations and will actively participate in new energy and innovation practices and project contracting. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Accountabilities The incumbent will be expected to assist in matters ranging across operations, asset management, compliances, project documentation, tender documentation, and general transaction management to ensure compliance with the best standards. Major Activities  Work internally with other functions such as Operations and Maintenance, Business Development, Human Resources, Procurement, Corporate Services, Compliance and Risk, and site-based project teams to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of integrated legal services.  Review RFQ/RFP details to understand documentation requirements and proactively participate in all pre-bid discussions with the Business Development team.  Analyze project related data collected and prepared by construction and operations team to highlight probable legal risks basis company and government policies and regulations.  Prepare a comprehensive legal risk matrix and formulate strategies to mitigate each risk thereby assisting the senior management in accurately assessing the impact of each business opportunity.  Oversee the end-to-end process for EPC contracting with Client, sub-contractor, project handling, providing technical expertise, appointing external legal consultants for due diligence and understanding of local laws, contract documentation etc.  Assist in appointing external consultants to help with legal documentation.  Review/draft all contractual agreements (confidentiality agreements, service contracts, unique services contracts, developer/turnkey contracts) for safeguarding KP Group’s business interests within the limits of company policies and guidelines.  Periodically review the existing Contract documents in detail to safeguard KP Group’s business interests from legal risk arising due to the changing regulatory landscape.  Update EPC contracts, PPAs, Operation and Maintenance Agreements time to time basis the requirements and regulatory updates.  Assisting with review and finalization of contracts and other documents.  Document and Contract Management  Advising on legal aspects of development of various projects, assisting in reviewing, negotiating and finalizing contracts and other documents, liaising with external counsel and internal teams.  Compliance Management  Advising on day-to-day legal issues. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Educational Qualifications  Minimum Qualification: LLB from reputed Law College/University Functional Skills  Excellent academic record;  Basic knowledge of Indian laws relating to the energy/power industry;  Drafting experience;  Tender documentation / project contracting experience;  Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight timelines;  Must have practical sense and approach to legal issues;  Functional understanding of and experience in the power sector would be preferred; and  Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent judgment; high standards of ethics, honesty and integrity. Relevant and total years of Experience  Minimum 5 years of total experience  Experience in the power sector is preferred