Senior Legal Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager – Legal

Industry: Renewable Energy & Clean Technology Industry

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 8- 12 Years

Role Description:

The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of legal and regulatory matters pertaining to solar manufacturing sector and should independently handle legal deliverables involving litigation, regulations, Customs, Land Laws, Data Privacy etc.

Responsibilities:

Independently strategise litigation and compliance relating to renewable industry.

We are looking for a mid- senior level in-house legal professional with 5–8 years of experience to manage end-to-end Regulatory, labour, data privacy and legal compliances. The incumbent should also have litigation expertise in Civil, Customs & Criminal Litigation. In addition, Policy Formulation and Property/Asset Matters prior experience is a plus. The role requires strong compliance and litigation handling capability, and the ability to independently manage legal matters with internal stakeholders and external authorities.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Compliance: Solar module and cell manufacturing company compliances, regulatory compliances, labour law compliance, listed company legal department compliances, data Privacy compliance.

Customs (Desirable): Handling duty classification, duty dispute investigations, compliance, internal coordination for litigations/investigations related to show cause notices, Orders, appeals, documentation review.

Litigation (Civil & Criminal): Managing cases across jurisdictions from notice stage to disposal, coordinating with external counsel, reviewing pleadings, written statements and maintaining litigation trackers.

Policy & Compliance: Drafting/reviewing legal and compliance policies, conducting risk assessments, ensuring regulatory alignment.

Property & Real Estate laws: Drafting and reviewing property agreements, title due diligence, registrations, and advisory on land or tenancy disputes.

Candidate Profile:

Qualification: 5 years B.A.LL.B.

Experience:5–8 years in corporate legal departments or law firms with exposure to Compliance, customs, litigation, Real Estate laws and Policy Development. Litigation strategy skills, strong understanding of dispute laws, Customs Act, BNS, BNSS, CPC, property & manufacturing (renewable- preferred) industry-specific regulations. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills