Advocate & Legal Advisor with Rajganga Biorefineries

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Tadiwala Road, Saurav Hall, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, IN.

Salary Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Details of the Organization

Rajganga Biorefineries Pvt Ltd is a global leading agribusiness company. Diversified in Biofuel, Bio-Chemical, Bio-energy, Industrial chemical, Sugar, and alcohol products. At Rajganga Biorefineries, they work every day to help their farmers and customers be more successful. Their depth of solutions, infrastructure, expertise, and global market access provide a one-roof solution to grow their business.

Details of the Job/Internship

They are looking for an experienced Advocate & Legal Advisor with expertise in the sugar and ethanol industry, particularly in factory or distillery operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing legal guidance on industry-specific regulations, contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution to ensure smooth business operations.

Role and Responsibilities

Legal Compliance & Regulatory Affairs:

Ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing the sugar and ethanol industry.
Keep updated on amendments in industrial, environmental, labor, excise, and taxation laws affecting the sector.
Handle licensing, permits, and regulatory approvals required for operations.
Assist in ensuring compliance with factory laws, pollution control norms, and ethanol blending policies.

Contract Management & Documentation:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including supply agreements, vendor contracts, land leases, and MOUs.
Ensure contract terms align with legal and business requirements.
Handle legal documentation related to land acquisitions, plant expansions, and government subsidies.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

Represent the company in legal proceedings, arbitrations, and dispute resolutions.
Liaise with external legal counsel for ongoing litigations.
Manage labor disputes, commercial disagreements, and compliance-related cases.
Ensure timely response to legal notices and regulatory queries.

Labor & Employment Law Compliance:

Ensure adherence to labor laws, Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, and Employee Welfare Laws.
Provide legal support in handling disciplinary actions, employee grievances, and trade union negotiations.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management:

Identify legal risks and suggest mitigation strategies.
Advise senior management on legal matters impacting business operations.
Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the industry.

Eligibility

LLB/LLM from a recognized university.
8-10 years of legal experience in the sugar and ethanol manufacturing sector (Factory/Distillery).
Strong knowledge of industry-specific laws, including excise laws, environmental regulations, and factory acts.
Experience in handling regulatory bodies, government agencies, and legal compliances.
Expertise in contract drafting, dispute resolution, and labor law matters.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work with senior management and provide strategic legal advice.
Prior experience with sugar mills, ethanol distilleries, or agro-processing industries.
Familiarity with ethanol blending policies, government incentives, and land acquisition laws.