Lead – Contract Management

Role Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned Contract Management Leader to drive end-to-end procurement contracts for Wind, Solar & Hybrid renewable energy projects. The role will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, finalizing, and administering complex EPC/IPP and project contracts while ensuring commercial optimization and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize MSAs, WTGAs, BOS (Solar) / BOP (Wind) agreements, EPC/IPP contracts and O&M agreements.
• Structure and negotiate key clauses including LDs, warranties, defect liability period, limitation of liability, termination, and force majeure.
• Ensure alignment with project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation frameworks.

Commercial & Regulatory Advisory

• Provide inputs on commercial structuring, taxation (GST, customs duties), and regulatory compliance (CERC, State RE Policies).
• Ensure alignment with MNRE, CEA, IEC standards and evolving renewable regulations.

Risk Identification & Allocation

• Allocate and mitigate contractual risks relating to:
• Project delays, ROW & land acquisition challenges, force majeure
• Module performance & degradation (Solar)
• WTG availability, foundation & interface risks (Wind)

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with project, legal, finance, procurement teams and external counsel.
• Lead dispute resolution and conflict management with strong commercial acumen.

Process Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement of contract templates and best practices.
• Incorporate learnings from past projects and disputes into future contract structures.
• Ensure timely contract closures without becoming a bottleneck to execution schedules balancing speed with risk protection.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 1215+ years of experience in contract management within renewable energy / infrastructure sector.
• Strong exposure to Wind, Solar, Hybrid EPC contracting.
• Deep understanding of renewable regulatory landscape (CERC/State Regulations).
• Strong negotiation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate at a strategic leadership level.