Senior Manager - Legal

About Business:

Adani Group: In recent years, we have evolved from a new player in power generation to India’s largest private thermal power producer, with a capacity of 15,250 MW and a 40 MW solar project in Gujarat. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Power Limited (APL): Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the largest private thermal power producer in India.We have a power generation capacity of 15,250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.

Job Purpose: This role is responsible for overseeing the organization's legal proceedings by handling both regulatoty and non regulatory litigation. The role involves direct management of civil litigations, response to regulatory challenges, and coordination with various business units to support the company's legal position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Litigation

Notice Management:

Draft initial legal notices and coordinate comprehensively with business functions to gather factual backgrounds upon receipt of notices.

Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure coherent and informed responses to legal notices while adhering to established protocols.

Advice and consult business teams on the issuance of notices to ensure compliance with legal standards and corporate policies.

Regulatory Litigation Management:

Oversee the documentation for all regulatory litigation cases.

Assess the implications of regulatory litigation outcomes on the organization's operations and strategize the pursuit of appellate remedies or settlements.

Ensure detailed preparation and submission of regulatory petitions, liaising with advocates to represent the company's regulatory interests effectively.

Non-Regulatory Litigation Management:

Assess the implications of non-regulatory litigation outcomes to determine appropriate follow-up actions, including potential appeals or alternative dispute resolution methods.

Brief external counsel and aid in preparation and management of responses to legal challenges.

Compile and maintain comprehensive documentation for all legal proceedings.

Assist law firms by supplying relevant data and insights for non regulatory litigation cases.

Provide support in court sessions, offering legal advice and strategies to representative business teams.

Evaluate the results of legal proceedings to assess the merit and strategic value of initiating appellate action.

Internal Legal Advisory and Strategy Implementation:

Provide business teams with expert legal opinions on various issues to foster informed decision-making across the company.

Remain updated on current changes in the law and integrate insights into evolving legal strategies for the organization.

Communicate proactively with legal counsel regarding company developments that may impact pending or ongoing legal proceedings.

Document and startegically incorporate internal developments in court submissions.

Advise and inform relevant parties on the status of legal matters, maintaining transparency and consensus on legal actions.

Legal Relationship Management:

Maintain and develop strategic relationships within the legal fraternity, including networking with law firms and industry associations to benefit the company's legal standing.

Aid the Head - Legal in selecting law firms to contract for various litigations, ensuring alignment with the specific needs and strengths of each case.

Oversee and manage engagements with external legal experts to ensure proficient case handling and representation.

Legal Research and Technological Enhancement:

Execute detailed legal research utilizing technology to inform on various legal case decisions, maintaining a proactive stance toward legal inquiry and analysis. For e.g. Manupatra

Spearhead the implementation and management of innovative legal technologies to elevate data management, ensuring efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis capabilities for the legal team.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Heads of Departments (HoDs)

Business Development (BD) Team

Finance Team

Engineering Team

Key Stakeholders - External

Courts and Judicial Authorities

Regulatory authorities and government entities

Law Firms

Legal and Industry Associations

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's/ Master's Degree (Law) Bar Council of India accreditation (optional), Additional Degrees or Certifications (Corporate Law, M&A) preferred

Work Experience (Range of years):

10-15 years of legal experience, with exposure to handling litigation and strategizing in a corporate setting.

Preferred Industry:

Background in corporate law within the energy sector, particularly with experience in managing legal aspects of litigations and having knowledge of industry specific laws and regulations.