Job Opportunity: Legal Manager | Varaha (Climate Tech)

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

Location / Mode:
On-site | Gurugram, Haryana, India

Position / Vacancies:

  • Legal Manager
  • Number of Posts: Not specified

Position / Job Type:

  • Full-time
  • In-House Legal Role (Climate Finance & Corporate)

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
  • Exposure to carbon finance and corporate legal matters
  • 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

Key Responsibilities:

Carbon Finance & Commercial Contracts

  • Review and negotiate Carbon Credit Purchase Agreements and ERPAs
  • Advise on forward credit sales, pricing mechanisms, liability clauses, and risk allocation
  • Structure carbon project investments, SPVs, blended finance, and revenue-sharing mechanisms

Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, ICVCM frameworks
  • Advise on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and national carbon trading regulations
  • Conduct legal risk assessments related to carbon market transactions

Corporate & Governance

  • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and service agreements
  • Support fundraising, investor agreements, and corporate structuring
  • Advise on employment law, IP, and data protection matters
  • Maintain corporate governance compliance and statutory records

Stakeholder & Risk Management

  • Liaise with regulators and external counsels
  • Monitor regulatory developments in carbon finance and environmental law
  • Assist in dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation matters

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