Legal – Plant Operations

Job description

**About The Business** Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components. Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence. Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.’ **Role Overview** We are seeking a highly experienced **Legal Professional** for our **Dholera plant** , who will act as the **single‑point legal authority for all site‑related matters** . The role requires deep hands‑on exposure to **construction‑intensive projects** , end‑to‑end legal support at project sites, and close coordination with internal and external stakeholders during plant setup and execution. **Key Responsibilities** **Construction & Project Legal Support** - Provide **end‑to‑end legal support** for all **site and construction‑related activities** . - Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing **construction contracts** , EPC contracts, PO terms, work orders, amendments, and claims. - Support project execution teams on legal implications during **civil, mechanical, electrical, IT and infrastructure construction activities** . - Advise on contract risk mitigation, variation orders, delay claims, liquidated damages, and dispute avoidance. **Stakeholder & Contractor Management** - Work closely with: - **General Contractors** - **Design Engineers & Consultants** - **Multiple Service Contractors** (civil, mechanical, utilities, IT, logistics) - Support legal aspects of **procurement of materials, equipment, machinery, labour** , and related vendor agreements. - Participate in key negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and consultants. **Regulatory & Compliance** - Handle **pollution control and environmental compliance matters** , including coordination with statutory authorities. - Ensure compliance with: - Local and central laws related to construction activities - Labour laws, contract labour compliance, and site workforce regulations - Environmental, safety, and industrial regulations applicable to large manufacturing plants - Manage notices, audits, inspections, and approvals at site level. **Risk & Dispute Management** - Identify and mitigate legal risks during construction and commissioning phases. - Handle site‑level disputes, claims, and coordination with external counsel where required. - Provide proactive legal advice to minimize project delays and cost escalations. **Qualification** - **LLB from a recognized university** ; additional certifications or LLM preferred. - **15+ years of post‑qualification experience** , with substantial exposure to: - Construction and infrastructure projects - Manufacturing plant or large industrial project environments - Strong experience handling: - Construction‑related contracts (civil, mechanical, EPC, services) - Procurement contracts and vendor negotiations - Environmental and pollution control matters - Must have worked **extensively at project sites** , not only from corporate offices. - Sound understanding of **civil, mechanical, and IT aspects** of construction projects. - Ability to function independently as a **dedicated on‑site legal leader** . - Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills. **Location** : Dholera