About the Role / Job Purpose

Advise various departments on legal matters across a wide range of corporate and commercial contractual issues.

Manage all Company Secretary–related statutory compliances for a Private Limited Company with revenues exceeding ₹250 Cr.

Work closely with senior management to ensure the Company’s legal position is well protected in cases of litigation or disputes.

Advise executive management on upcoming changes from a Company Law and Contract Law perspective.

Dimensions

FY27 Revenue: ₹350 Cr

Staff Strength: 250 employees (primarily in Southern India; excluding contract staff)

Facilities:

-1 Manufacturing plant

-Distribution network

-Branches / Sales & Marketing (including branding)

Corporate Governance:

-Board – Orb Energy Pvt Ltd (India)

-Audit & Risk Committee

-Kenya and Singapore support

Operations:

-Import of raw materials

-Export of finished products

-Sales & marketing across all states in India

Principal Accountabilities

Legal & Commercial Contracts

-Overall responsibility for understanding legal and commercial requirements in tender documents and advising on bid clauses (including guarantees and LDs).

-Formulate and manage dealer, franchise, and sales commission contracts (including branding and exclusivity clauses).

-Review and execution of NDAs.

-Handle EPC contracts for Solar PV projects (rooftop and ground-mounted), including land and lease agreements, and O&M contracts.

-Manage all legal aspects of in-house credit finance schemes for SMEs, including advice on repossession and NPLs.

-Oversee legal aspects of supply contracts and framework agreements.

-Advise the HR Head on Labour and Factory Law matters.

-Advise senior management on litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Corporate Structuring & Fund Raising

-Conduct legal analysis and research related to corporate structuring and new legal entities (e.g. NBFC, SPV structures).

-Draft and file NBFC-related documentation.

-Act as the key legal resource for regulatory and legal documentation related to equity and debt fund-raising activities.

Secretarial & Compliance

-Coordinate and prepare minutes for Board Meetings (Orb India) and Audit & Risk Committee meetings.

-Support secretarial work for Kenya and Singapore entities.

-Handle all statutory filings with the MCA.

-Report FDI and ECB documentation to RBI / Authorised Dealer.

-Prepare, issue, and stamp share certificates of Orb Energy Pvt Ltd.

-Update and maintain statutory registers (Members, Directors, Loans, etc.).

Experience & Qualifications Required

-Qualified Company Secretary.

-LLB / LLM in Commercial or Corporate Law.

-3–7 years of experience in a techno-commercial organization as a Legal Manager / Company Secretary.

-Proven track record in advising on a broad range of commercial contracts.

-Strong listening and negotiation skills.

-Self-starter, proactive, and capable of operating independently.

-Active participation in professional associations.

-Ability to represent the company professionally and confidently.