Mahindra Susten Private Limited (“Susten”), Mahindra Group’s flagship renewable energy company, is one of the largest Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in India’s renewable energy space. Since 2010, Susten has developed over 4.2 GWp of projects, including 1.6 GWp of self-developed IPP projects. With strategic investment from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Susten is poised to scale its portfolio to 7 GWp+, leveraging advanced technologies such as wind, hybrid, integrated storage, and RTC solutions.

Position Summary:

Lead legal strategies and operations for renewable energy projects, ensuring excellence in contract management and effective mitigation of contractual risks. Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements such as EPCs, PPAs, PDAs, O&M contracts, and procurement agreements for major equipment (solar panels, wind turbine generators, etc.), while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Drive strategic initiatives including M&A, JVs, and MoUs, and manage related documentation such as Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), Business Transfer Agreements (BTA), Asset Purchase Agreements, Escrow Agreements, Investment Agreements, Subscription Agreements, and NDAs, safeguarding the company’s interests across all transactions.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage and mitigate contractual risks, resolve disputes, and provide comprehensive legal support throughout the project lifecycle. This role demands exceptional attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the renewable energy sector.

Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating Contracts

• Draft, vet, and negotiate complex agreements including EPC, PPAs, balance of plant (BOP), O&M, PDAs, and other renewable energy project contracts.
• Prepare and review business agreements such as NDAs, service agreements, MoUs, RFPs, module procurement/supply agreements, escrow agreements, term sheets, power of attorneys, and general corporate documentation.
• Draft and review agreements for strategic initiatives including M&A, JVs, and related documentation such as Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), Business Transfer Agreements (BTA), Asset Purchase Agreements, Escrow Agreements, Investment Agreements, Subscription Agreements, and NDAs.
• Standardize frequently used agreements and assist in creating and maintaining an online repository of executed agreements/documents.
• Assist in implementing automation tools for contract lifecycle management and litigation management.
• Maintain MIS and prepare regular reports to update management on the status of legal activities.
• Analyze contracts to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Identify critical issues during the contracting stage and recommend solutions to address or mitigate them.

Legal Research, Compliance, and Advisory

• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on compliance with corporate, labour, electricity, commercial, and industrial laws.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements relevant to renewable energy projects.

Litigation Support and Dispute Resolution

• Provide litigation support, including drafting and responding to legal notices, managing general litigations, and efficiently settling/closing existing or pre-litigation issues.
• Apply appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms and collaborate with external legal consultants and counsels.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams (project, finance, procurement, technical, etc.) to manage and mitigate contractual risks and provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with external legal consultants and counsels, including negotiating professional fees and monitoring billing practices.

Department :- Legal

Location :- Mumbai