About the role
About Sustainiam
At Sustainiam, we’re enabling the climate transition through data-backed, tech-enabled sustainability solutions. We work with enterprises to help them measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions with real-world impact. As a fast-growing climate tech company, we combine environmental expertise with sharp execution to drive results that matter.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Legal Associate (2 to 3 years PQE) to support Sustainiam’s commercial, regulatory, and dispute-related legal work. The role involves independently drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting environmental attribute transactions such as I-REC trades, coordinating arbitration matters and external counsel, and managing corporate compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts
- Independently draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, master services agreements, vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, and service contracts.
- Review and redline counterparty agreements, identifying material risks and proposing commercially workable alternatives.
- Support sales and procurement discussions, communicating legal positions clearly and constructively.
Environmental Attribute Transactions
- Draft and review I-REC trade agreements and related environmental attribute transaction documents, including tripartite transfer arrangements.
- Address title, transfer, retirement, registry requirements, and warranties relating to double counting.
- Develop a working understanding of relevant market standards and translate transaction structures into clear contractual protections.
Dispute Resolution and External Counsel Management
- Support arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, including drafting pleadings, preparing evidence, and coordinating with counsel and tribunals.
- Maintain matter trackers, monitor deadlines, and prepare clear briefs for external counsel.
- Review legal invoices against agreed scope and fees, seeking clarification or challenging charges where appropriate.
Corporate and Regulatory Compliance
- Support Companies Act compliance, statutory filings, board resolutions, and related corporate documentation.
- Coordinate POSH compliance, including Internal Committee processes and annual reporting.
- Review directors’ and officers’ liability (D&O) and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policies.
- Support privacy and data protection matters, including requirements under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- LLB from a recognised institution; BA LLB or BBA LLB preferred.
- Enrolment with a Bar Council.
- 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally combining law firm or chambers experience with an in-house role.
- Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage routine agreements independently and escalate material risks appropriately.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to energy, infrastructure, or technology businesses.
- Comfort using contract trackers, ClickUp, and AI-assisted drafting tools, with independent verification of outputs and appropriate confidentiality safeguards.
- Strong written English. Hindi is useful for local and court work.
Perks & Benefits
Culture & Celebrations
- Fun Fridays, monthly team parties, and festival celebrations.
- Recognition for contributions and milestones.
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Medical insurance for self and family.
- Meal pass and daycare facilities.
- Upskilling budget.
- Air travel accident coverage, personal accident insurance.
Office & Facilities
- On-site gym and game zones.
- Access to cricket, tennis, and badminton courts.
- Creche and food outlets on campus.
Ready to shape the future of climate tech with us? Apply now and join our team!