Company Secretary + Legal Executive

Location : Mumbai

Company : GSE Renewables India Pvt. Ltd.

CTC : ₹5 – ₹6 LPA

Experience : 2.5 – 4 years

Industry : Renewable Energy / Solar

Job Summary : We are seeking a qualified and dynamic Company Secretary + Legal Executive to manage all secretarial, regulatory, and legal compliance functions for our renewable energy operations. The role involves ensuring full compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 , handling corporate governance , and managing legal documentation for solar projects , including land acquisition, project contracts, and power purchase agreements . Company Secretary Responsibilities (Corporate Compliance) :

1.      Statutory Compliance & ROC Filings

o   Ensure compliance with all provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 , LLP Act , and other applicable laws .

o   Prepare and file MGT-7, AOC-4, ADT-1, DIR-3 KYC , and other ROC-related forms.

o   Handle DIN , PAN , and Digital Signature (DSC) management for directors.

2.      Board & Shareholder Meetings

o   Schedule and organize Board Meetings , Annual General Meetings (AGMs) , and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) .

o   Draft Board resolutions , notices , agendas , and minutes for meetings.

o   Maintain minutes books , attendance registers , and shareholders’ records as per statutory requirements.

3.      Corporate Governance & Documentation

o   Maintain statutory registers (e.g., Register of Members, Directors, Charges, Contracts).

o   Ensure timely annual filing and record maintenance.

o   Advise management on corporate governance frameworks , director remuneration , and board composition .

4.      Liaisoning & Coordination

o   Liaise with Registrar of Companies (ROC) , Regional Directors , Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) , banks , auditors , and consultants .

o   Handle company incorporation , alteration of capital , change in registered office , and appointment / resignation of directors .

5.      Internal Advisory & Support

o   Support management in the formation of new SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) for solar projects.

o   Prepare share transfer documentation , board approvals , and compliance certificates .

o   Maintain updated knowledge of renewable energy compliance regulations related to corporate filings.

B. Legal Responsibilities (Solar Project–Specific) : 1.      Contract Drafting & Vetting

o   Draft, review, and finalize :

§  Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)

§  Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contracts

§  Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements

§  Land Lease / Sale Agreements

§  Vendor / Subcontractor Agreements

§  NDA, LOI, and Consultancy Agreements

o   Ensure all contracts align with the Electricity Act , Energy Regulatory Guidelines , and company policies .

2.      Legal Due Diligence (Land & Project)

o   Conduct due diligence for solar project lands — verify title documents , encumbrance certificates , 7 / 12 extracts , and mutation entries .

o   Coordinate with local advocates for land verification and registration .

o   Review land conversion documents (NA conversion, layout approvals) and lease deeds for project land.

3.      Regulatory and Statutory Compliance for Projects

o   Ensure project-level compliance with MNRE , DISCOM , and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC) .

o   Maintain documentation for CEIG approvals , Net Metering applications , Open Access permissions , and PPA registrations .

o   Support the BD and Project teams in obtaining NOCs , land approvals , and environmental clearances .

4.      Litigation & Legal Coordination

o   Handle and monitor ongoing legal cases, notices, or disputes related to contractual obligations , land , or vendors .

o   Liaise with external legal counsels and manage document preparation for court filings or arbitration.

o   Maintain a legal tracker for active and closed cases.

5.      Risk Management & Compliance Advisory

o   Identify potential legal risks in solar project contracts and advise management accordingly.

o   Implement internal controls to mitigate legal exposure in vendor dealings and client contracts.

o   Review insurance , indemnity , and termination clauses in all project documents.

6.      Documentation & Record Management

o   Maintain a centralized repository for all legal documents, agreements, and approvals.

o   Track contract renewals, expiry dates, and payment obligations through a legal MIS.

C. Cross-Department Support (Coordination Role) :

• Work closely with Business Development , Project , and Finance teams to ensure legal and compliance support at every project stage.
• Support HR with employment agreements , compliance audits , and policy vetting .
• Assist Accounts team with legal aspects of vendor payments , bank documentation , and notarization .

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