Legal Manager

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About the Organization

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water is one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. CEEW uses data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach to explain – and change – the use, reuse, and misuse of resources.

Job Description

CEEW seeks to hire a Legal Manager dedicated to handling sensitive matters and routine tasks in this domain which outlines the specific requirements, scope, and relevant laws applicable to us.

A professional who takes up ownership and demonstrates a sense of responsibility in managing the tasks and making decisions or helping management to make decisions on any specific legal matters.

Job Responsibilities

Legal Advisory and Strategy:

• Provide timely, accurate, and strategic legal advice on all aspects of the organisation's operations.
• Anticipate and identify legal risks and develop proactive strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure all legal documents, including but not limited to, MoUs, NDA, grant agreements, service agreements, and employment agreements are drafted, reviewed or amended within a certain timeframe.
• Provide legal opinions on complex matters and assist in the interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the non-profit sector.

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure the organisation's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
• NGO-specific regulations: [e.g., Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), Societies Registration Act, Public Trusts Act in India, or equivalent laws].
• Labour and employment laws: Advise on employee contracts, disciplinary procedures, sexual harassment policies (POSH), and other human resources-related legal issues.
• Tax laws: Advise on income tax exemptions, GST, FEMA, FDI, Shop and establishment Act and other tax-related matters for a non-profit entity.
• Data privacy and protection laws: Ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR, local data protection acts, etc., especially when handling sensitive information.
• Others: Fire drill, IT, display requirements, etc.
• Manage corporate governance matters, including preparing and reviewing Board resolutions, minutes of meetings, and internal policies.
• Independently conduct legal due diligence on potential partners, projects, and new initiatives.
• Stay informed and knowledgeable about all new laws within the system.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

• Manage and oversee all legal proceedings and disputes involving the organisation.
• Coordinate with and manage external legal counsel as needed, ensuring cost-effectiveness and favourable outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategies for alternative dispute resolution to avoid costly litigation.

Policy and Document Management:

• Develop, update, and maintain a repository of all organisational policies, including those related to procurement, anti-corruption, and whistleblowing.
• Ensure that internal documents, handbooks, and manuals are legally sound and in line with current laws.
• Provide periodic training to staff as required in our policy (like for anti-corruption, Safeguarding, and Data protection).
• Leverage AI and automation to streamline repetitive legal review.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• LLB, or Masters in Law with minimum 7-10+ years of experience within a law firm or corporate legal department, with primary emphasis on laws applying to non-profits.
• Experience in Grants Management will be considered as an advantage
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of laws, regulatory framework, and procedures about Corporate Law, Trust, and FCRA Regulations.
• High standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism
• Understanding of the Laws which apply to CEEW (Charitable Laws- FCRA, Income Tax, GST, CSR) (Labour Laws- PF, ESI, Shop & Establishment Act, Payment of Gratuity Act and Leave Encashment, Payment of Wages, Maternity of Benefits, Contract labour, POSH, Child Safety) Other- Data Protection, Anti Corruption and Money Laundering, IPC, Trademark, Copyrights, Conflict of interest, Other Policies

Key skills:

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Collaborate with different teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to engage with Donor, Clients, government and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Strong Negotiation skills

Personality:

• Willingness to learn new skills.Striving for rigor and quality in work output.
• Ability to adapt to a new environment and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment.
• Ability to dig deeper into details, while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and develop on the personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

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