Head of Legal

Job Title: Senior Law Officer

Company: Soham Renewable Energy India Pvt. Ltd.

Website: http://sohamenergy.in

Experience: 5 to 12 years (any industry)

Joining: Immediate joiners preferred

Location: Bangalore

About the Company

We are thrilled to share a career opportunity with Soham Renewable Energy India Pvt. Ltd. (Soham Energy) – a leading renewable energy company specializing in hydroelectric and solar projects, including one of Southeast Asia’s largest hydro plants near Jog Falls, Karnataka. Through the Soham Foundation, the company is equally committed to sustainability and community development.

 Mission: “Powering a sustainable future with clean energy.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Law Officer to handle day-to-day legal responsibilities and provide comprehensive legal support to the organization. The role involves legal analysis, drafting, advisory, compliance management, and litigation support across multiple legal domains. The candidate will closely assist the Head – Legal in operational and strategic legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Drafting

·       Draft, review, and vet legal notices, agreements, contracts, MOUs, deeds, and other legal documents.

·       Produce high-quality legal opinions on a wide range of matters.

·       Handle legal documentation related to company law, banking law, contract law, and intellectual property rights.

·       Draft court documents such as plaintsd, petitions, written statements, objections, affidavits, etc.

·       Vet sale deeds, lease agreements, and commercial contracts.

Litigation & Dispute Management

·       Assist in handling arbitration proceedings and related documentation.

·       Possess detailed knowledge of court proceedings and procedural stages.

Manage and support proceedings before:

Civil and Commercial Courts

·       Consumer Forums

·       Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC)

·       Electricity Appellate Tribunal (APTEL)

Compliance & Regulatory

·       Handle all ongoing statutory and legal compliances of the company, including labor and employment laws.

·       Review and advise on HR policies to ensure compliance with applicable labor laws.

·       Support compliance requirements under electricity laws and sector-specific regulations.

Research & Reporting

·       Conduct in-depth legal research on specific subjects and regulatory matters.

·       Prepare research notes and legal reports for internal stakeholders and management.

Support to Head – Legal

·       Assist the Head – Legal in day-to-day legal operations and strategic initiatives.

·       Coordinate with external counsel, law firms, and regulatory authorities when required.

Required Candidate Profile-

Qualifications & Experience

·       Law graduate (LLB) from a recognized university.

·       Active Bar Council registration is mandatory.

·       Experience working in a law firm or corporate legal department (any relevant practice area).

Skills & Knowledge

Strong knowledge of:

·       Company Law

·       Banking Law

·       Law of Contracts

·       Intellectual Property Laws

·       Electricity Laws (Good to have)

·       Experience in agreement drafting and contract negotiation.

·       Knowledge of title scrutiny of agricultural land documents and conversion of land from agricultural to non-agricultural use.

·       Sound understanding of litigation procedures and regulatory proceedings.

Behavioral Competencies

·       Strong communication and comprehension skills.

·       Result-oriented with a positive and proactive approach.

·       Ability to work independently and handle multiple legal matters simultaneously.

What We Offer

·       Competitive compensation

·       Opportunity to work with senior leadership

·       Stable role with long-term growth potential

Best Regards,

Indrani Dutta

Senior HR Manager

Soham Renewable Energy India Pvt. Ltd.

Visit: www.miror.in

Visit: https://www.sohamenergy.in/

 Connect with me on my Linkedin and message here

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Must-have

• LLB or LLM from a recognised institution

• 2–4 years of hands-on corporate / transactional legal experience

• Prior experience in a startup, VC-backed company, or fast-paced legal setup (not just largelaw firms)

• Proven ability to draft and redline contracts independently

• MCA / ROC filings done without supervision

• Strong written English — your documents represent Convosight externally

• Highly organised — zero misses on deadlines and compliance calendars

• Ability to work across teams without needing hand-holding

Good to have

• Experience supporting a fundraise round (Series A / B due diligence preferred)

• Working knowledge of DPDP Act, GDPR basics, or data privacy frameworks

• Exposure to global client contracts (US / EU counterparties) • Basic familiarity with SEBI / FEMA regulations

• Comfortable with DocuSign, contract lifecycle tools, or Notion / Jira for task tracking