Senior Executive- Land Legal

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will possess a valid law degree (LLB/LLM) from a recognised law college affiliated with a reputed university, and bring strong experience and integrity to support legal functions across renewable energy (RE) projects. The candidate should demonstrate the following competencies and attributes:

• Proven ability to lead end-to-end legal support for RE projects, including title due diligence, litigation management, land lending support and data/document management.
• Strong team leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent managerial capabilities with a focus on timely execution and delivery of high-quality outputs within agreed TATs.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and other relevant locations as required.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills to independently organise and conduct meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• High proficiency in drafting and comprehending legal documents in both Hindi and English.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting independent title due diligence for large-scale agricultural lands.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations including:
  • Renewable Energy & Real Estate Laws
  • Transfer of Property Act
  • Indian Contract Act
  • Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
  • Indian Evidence Act
  • Indian Stamp Act
  • Registration Act
• Practical experience in handling land-related litigations.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook – with the ability to manage large datasets and documentation.
• Strong communication skills to engage and coordinate with multiple internal teams on a regular basis.
• Ability to create, maintain and update legal and project-related trackers (daily, weekly, quarterly).
• Analytical mindset with a strong ability to research, evaluate, and recommend resolution-based approaches to complex legal issues.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and work ethics with a growth-oriented and enthusiastic attitude towards contributing to organizational goals.