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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Case File Management (Pan-India):

Maintain complete and well-organized case files—both physical and digital—including preparation and finalization of case-related transcripts, ensuring up-to-date records across all ongoing legal matters.

2. Legal Drafting & Documentation:

Draft, vet, finalize, and file all necessary legal documents and pleadings related to judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings across forums.

3. Legal Research:

Conduct in-depth legal research and case law analysis to support ongoing litigation, with a focus on identifying favorable precedents and strategic insights.

4. Administrative Coordination:

Maintain hearing calendars, track litigation timelines, schedule meetings, and regularly coordinate with external and panel advocates, as well as internal stakeholders.

5. Internal Communication & Liaison:

Respond to internal teams and departments on legal queries, in coordination with external counsels; support general administrative and legal reporting tasks.

6. Confidentiality & Precision:

Ensure all legal operations are conducted with strict confidentiality, accuracy, and adherence to organizational and legal standards.

7. Travel Readiness:

Be open to extensive travel across India to attend court hearings, liaise with panel advocates, gather on-ground case insights, and provide updates to internal teams.

8. Language Proficiency:

Must possess strong command over English and Hindi, along with at least one regional or native language for effective communication in project states.

9. Work Location:

Bangalore-based role, with frequent travel to ReNew’s wind project locations across various states.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities with the ability to handle multiple litigations simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external legal partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with legal database or software systems.
• Good grasp of legal procedures, court systems, and standard legal terminologies.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to team harmony.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB / LLM) from a recognised law college of a reputed university.
• Post-Qualification Experience (PQE):
• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience handling property-related litigations in lower courts.
• Practical working knowledge of real estate due diligence in at least one Indian state.