Legal Manager

We are seeking a Legal manager with a strong background in carbon finance, environmental law, and corporate legal affairs. The ideal candidate will have experience in Climate financing deals, Regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, corporate governance, and an understanding of carbon markets. This role requires a dynamic legal professional who can navigate complex environmental and corporate frameworks while supporting Varaha’s business operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

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  Review and negotiate carbon credit purchase agreements, ERPA (Emission Reduction Purchase Agreements), and related contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on investment structuring for carbon projects, SPV jurisdiction planning, forward sales, revenue-sharing agreements, and blended finance mechanisms.
• Exercise strong commercial judgment in legal and strategic decision-making. For example understanding the risk-return dynamics of forward credit sales,project financing and spot sale, importance of cash flow timing and impact on IRR, making informed trade-offs on key terms such as delivery schedules, vintage and methodology eligibility, buyer liability on underperformance, price floors/ceilings, make-good clauses, ring fencing risks and termination rights.
• Coordinate and manage outsourced legal work and external counsel to ensure alignment with Varaha’s strategic and operational priorities
• Ensure compliance with national and international carbon market regulations (e.g., VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, ICVCM) and conduct legal risk assessments for carbon sequestration projects.
• Advise on compliance with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, national carbon trading laws, and government policies on carbon credits.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and service agreements, ensuring adherence to environmental and sustainability policies.
• Provide legal guidance on fundraising, investor agreements, corporate structuring, employment law, data protection, and intellectual property matters.
• Ensure corporate governance compliance, including maintaining statutory records and filings, and liaise with external legal counsels, government authorities, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Monitor changes in carbon finance laws, environmental regulations, and corporate laws to ensure company compliance.
• Assist in managing disputes, arbitration, and litigation related to carbon finance and corporate affairs.

Qualifications

• LL.B. (mandatory), LL.M. in Environmental Law, Business Law, or related fields (preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with exposure to carbon finance and corporate law.
• Proven business acumen and the ability to make strategic, judgment-based decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong understanding of carbon markets, climate finance, and ESG regulations.
• Experience in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits package (ESOP)
• High ownership and autonomy in a role that directly shapes legal and commercial strategy
• Daily collaboration with the C-suite and senior leadership across legal, finance, and operations.
• Support for learning professional development
• A culture of undogmatic, unbureaucratic creativity and collaboration