Legal Manager at Varaha [Gurugram, 3–5 Years PQE]: Apply Now!

About Varaha

Varaha is a climate tech venture focused on nature-based solutions such as regenerative agriculture, ARR, and biochar projects that support smallholder land stewards at scale. The organization works across South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa and operates with in-house MRV technology including soil carbon bio-geo-chemical models, remote sensing, machine learning, and soil sample calibration.

About the Job

Varaha is seeking a Legal Manager with experience in carbon finance, environmental law, and corporate legal affairs. The role involves supporting climate financing deals, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and contract negotiation, while navigating environmental and corporate regulatory frameworks.

Eligibility

• LL.B. (mandatory)
• LL.M. in Environmental Law, Business Law, or related field (preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with exposure to carbon finance and corporate law
• Strong understanding of carbon markets, climate finance, and ESG regulations
• Experience in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate carbon credit purchase agreements, Emission Reduction Purchase Agreements (ERPA), 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 commercial judgment in matters relating to forward credit sales, project financing, spot sales, delivery schedules, vintage eligibility, liability clauses, pricing mechanisms, risk allocation, and termination rights
• Coordinate and manage outsourced legal work and external counsel
• Ensure compliance with national and international carbon market regulations (including VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, ICVCM) and conduct legal risk assessments
• Advise on compliance with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and national carbon trading regulations
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and service agreements
• Provide legal guidance on fundraising, investor agreements, corporate structuring, employment law, data protection, and intellectual property matters
• Ensure corporate governance compliance and maintain statutory records and filings
• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external legal counsels
• Monitor changes in carbon finance, environmental, and corporate laws
• Assist in dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation related to carbon finance and corporate affairs

Location

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Application Procedure

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