Details of the Organization

Varaha is a leading global climate tech startup that specializes in nature-based solutions, including regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and biochar projects that promote climate adaptation, biodiversity, water conservation and increased income for smallholder land stewards.

Details of the Job/Internship

Varaha is looking for a candidate for the position of Legal Manager with 3 to 5 years of experience to join them at their office in Gurugram.

Role and Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate carbon credit purchase agreements, ERPA (Emission Reduction Purchase Agreements), and related contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on investment structuring for carbon projects, SPV jurisdiction planning, forward sales, revenue-sharing agreements, and blended finance mechanisms.
• Exercise strong commercial judgment in legal and strategic decision-making. For example understanding the risk-return dynamics of forward credit sales,project financing and spot sale, importance of cash flow timing and impact on IRR, making informed trade-offs on key terms such as delivery schedules, vintage and methodology eligibility, buyer liability on underperformance, price floors/ceilings, make-good clauses, ring fencing risks and termination rights.
• Coordinate and manage outsourced legal work and external counsel to ensure alignment with Varaha’s strategic and operational priorities
• Ensure compliance with national and international carbon market regulations (e.g., VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, ICVCM) and conduct legal risk assessments for carbon sequestration projects.
• Advise on compliance with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, national carbon trading laws, and government policies on carbon credits.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and service agreements, ensuring adherence to environmental and sustainability policies.
• Provide legal guidance on fundraising, investor agreements, corporate structuring, employment law, data protection, and intellectual property matters.
• Ensure corporate governance compliance, including maintaining statutory records and filings, and liaise with external legal counsels, government authorities, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Monitor changes in carbon finance laws, environmental regulations, and corporate laws to ensure company compliance.
• Assist in managing disputes, arbitration, and litigation related to carbon finance and corporate affairs.

Eligibility

• LL.B. (mandatory), LL.M. in Environmental Law, Business Law, or related fields (preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with exposure to carbon finance and corporate law.
• Proven business acumen and the ability to make strategic, judgment-based decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong understanding of carbon markets, climate finance, and ESG regulations.
• Experience in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Gurugram, Haryana, India.

Application and Registration Details

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