About the role
About Sustainiam
Sustainiam is a climate-tech company building marketplaces and portfolio solutions for renewable energy and environmental attributes (I-RECs, carbon credits). Legal sits close to product and business here. We help deals and launches happen, we don't block them.
What you'll do
Commercial & environmental attribute contracts
- Draft, review and negotiate I-REC trade agreements, portfolio management agreements, registrant terms and tripartite environmental attribute transfer agreements
- Vet vendor, payment gateway, SaaS and partner agreements (e.g. payment aggregators, tech vendors)
- Review tenders, bid documents and government/PSU contracts
Product & platform legal
- Own and maintain platform documentation: Terms of Use, T&Cs, Privacy Policy, Consent Notices, Refund & Cancellation Policy
- Draft product-specific clauses (KYC, OTP/authentication, payments) with product and tech teams
- Review user guides, marketing and client comms for legal and regulatory risk
Regulatory, IP & advisory
- Track data protection (DPDP Act), IT Act, consumer protection and carbon market developments
- Manage trademark filings and prosecution in India and abroad, coordinating with foreign agents
- Review tax and regulatory advisories from external consultants and turn them into clear guidance
Internal & cross-functional
- Review HR policies (security, disciplinary, POSH) and support internal compliance
- Coordinate with external counsel on markups, opinions and disputes
- Build commercial trackers and contract data for Operations and Finance
What you bring
- LLB from a recognised law school, enrolled with a State Bar Council
- 3 to 5 years at a law firm or in-house, with solid commercial contracts experience
- Hands-on work on tech/platform documentation and data privacy
- Exposure to energy, renewables, carbon markets or ESG is a strong plus
- Basic trademark/IP prosecution experience
- Clear, plain-English drafting and the ability to explain risk to non-lawyers
- Comfortable with fast-moving, startup-style priorities and handling multiple matters independently
Nice to have
- Knowledge of I-REC Standard, Verra/Gold Standard or Indian carbon market rules
- Startup or fintech in-house experience
- Familiarity with CLM tools / ClickUp-style task tracking
Why join
Real ownership from day one, direct work with leadership, and legal work that actually supports the energy transition.
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 and flexible benefits plan.
- Air travel accident coverage, personal accident insurance.
- Wellness programs including GOQii support and gym access.
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!