Head Legal

Vedanta Aluminium, a division of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium and value-added aluminium products. With strategically located world-class assets that have triggered socio-economic development in the remotest regions of the country, the company fulfills its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.

Vedanta Aluminium operates a world-class 1.8 MTPA aluminium smelter and 3,615 MW thermal power generation facility in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The only Indian smelter in the global ‘1 Million Tonne’ production and export club, Vedanta Jharsuguda is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications across core industries. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building, developing indigenous capabilities and fostering self-reliance.

To partner with us in this exciting journey and unlock new values for the business, we are looking for passionate professionals in the position of Head Legal, Vedanta Jharsuguda.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Handling cases of Civil/ Industrial/ Commercial/ Criminal/ Environment/ Mining/ Labour / Property & Land Law matters
• Work closely with the external counsels, Solicitors firms, state and central authorities to achieve optimal solutions and contribution to business
• Ensure Compliance of statutory requirements under various Acts, especially Environmental laws, mining laws, industrial laws, labour Laws and Tax statutes
• Rendering legal opinion/advice and independent handling of various matters related to Labour dispute, Property disputes and various other functions & Commercial disputes, recovery actions by engagement of Counsels & briefing them
• Effective Litigation management and partnering with business goals
• Develop second line of command at Unit level by identifying and grooming high potential and high-performance individuals
• Organize training on all applicable Laws and Policies to increase regulatory awareness

Education Qualification | Work-Ex| Desired Attributes

• Graduate in LLB
• 16 - 20 years of experience
• Thorough knowledge of Indian Legal System
• Exhaustive knowledge of Indian Power Sector and Regulations
• Superior Leadership and managerial skills
• Working knowledge of English and Singapore law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills

What we’ll offer you:

• Outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards
• Globally benchmarked people-policies with the best in class-facilities

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care, and Respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.

Diversity Leaders are encouraged to apply