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Purpose of the Job:To provide legal support for the development of large-scale renewable projects in India, including all the legal activities associated to that.Reporting linesReporting to: -GC-IndiaKey AccountabilitiesAssist in the preparation of documentation for partnerships with third parties on development projects in the region. Participate and contribute to the negotiation and preparation of legal documents for bid submission, including mark-ups of project agreements and EPC contracts. Participate and contribute to the negotiation of all partnership agreements, project agreements, and EPC contracts for projects in which the group is awarded preferred bidder status. Provide legal support for the financing of new projects and ensure timely completion of the related legal documents through to financial close. Assist with security creation as per the financing agreements/other agreements. Provide general advice on contracts and all legal matters as they arise (including regulatory and local law issues in coordination with local counsel) during the development, construction and operation phases of a project. Monitor trends in construction, infrastructure and electricity law amongst others and agreements related to the development of independent power projects. Manage the contracts of the projects under operation. Assist with the setting-up of companies in India, assisting with drafting board resolutions, power of attorneys and other ancillary corporate documents, as required, in order to ensure that such company is set up as per legal procedures Contribute to the implementation and use of the document management system. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures issued by the Engie Group, monitor and report on non-compliance with policies or procedures, pending or threatened violations of law or ethical values of the Group. Awareness and reporting of ethical and human rights issues, if any, as they arise. Encourage a culture of compliance with laws and integrity in the Engie Group. Control the use, quality and cost of external legal counsel on development projects.Qualifications Legal Qualification and/or master’s degree from a reputable university. Experience 3+ years legal or compliance practice. Corporate practice.LanguageExcellent command of EnglishKnowledge and skills Strong professionalism and ethical standards. Strong writing & drafting skills. Ability to conciliate business requirements within a very highly demanding ethical environment. Ability to provide sound and practical legal advice. Ability to deal with complexity. Organizational skills. Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds as well as with counterparts of varying cultural backgrounds. Ability to maintain high levels of focused drive and energy, giving above what is required to get the job done. Attention to details.Business UnderstandingGroup’s strategy vision. Group’s governance and ethical rules. Energy regulatory framework.Location/travelBased in Pune Office, India. Flexibility to travel throughout India.