Senior Legal Associate

Type: Full-Time Location: Noida (Work from Office) Experience Level: 3 to 5 Years PQE Company: Sustainiam About Sustainiam Sustainiam is a climate-tech company building marketplaces and portfolio solutions for renewable energy and environmental attributes (I-RECs, carbon credits). Legal sits close to product and business here.

We help deals and launches happen, we don't block them.

What you'll do

Commercial & environmental attribute contracts Draft, review and negotiate I-REC trade agreements, portfolio management agreements, registrant terms and tripartite environmental attribute transfer agreements Vet vendor, payment gateway, SaaS and partner agreements (e.g. payment aggregators, tech vendors) Review tenders, bid documents and government/PSU contracts Product & platform legal Own and maintain platform documentation: Terms of Use, T&Cs, Privacy Policy, Consent Notices, Refund & Cancellation Policy Draft product-specific clauses (KYC, OTP/authentication, payments) with product and tech teams Review user guides, marketing and client comms for legal and regulatory risk Regulatory, IP & advisory Track data protection (DPDP Act), IT Act, consumer protection and carbon market developments Manage trademark filings and prosecution in India and abroad, coordinating with foreign agents Review tax and regulatory advisories from external consultants and turn them into clear guidance Internal & cross-functional Review HR policies (security, disciplinary, POSH) and support internal compliance Coordinate with external counsel on markups, opinions and disputes Build commercial trackers and contract data for Operations and Finance What you bring LLB from a recognised law school, enrolled with a State Bar Council 3 to 5 years at a law firm or in-house, with solid commercial contracts experience Hands-on work on tech/platform documentation and data privacy Exposure to energy, renewables, carbon markets or ESG is a strong plus Basic trademark/IP prosecution experience Clear, plain-English drafting and the ability to explain risk to non-lawyers Comfortable with fast-moving, startup-style priorities and handling multiple matters independently Nice to have Knowledge of I-REC Standard, Verra/Gold Standard or Indian carbon market rules Startup or fintech in-house experience Familiarity with CLM tools / Click.

Up-style task tracking Why join Real ownership from day one, direct work with leadership, and legal work that actually supports the energy transition. Perks & Benefits Culture & Celebrations: Fun Fridays, monthly team parties, and festival celebrations. Recognition for contributions and milestones. Financial & Lifestyle Benefits: Medical insurance for self and family.

Meal pass and daycare facilities. Upskilling budget and flexible benefits plan. Air travel accident coverage, personal accident insurance. Wellness programs including GOQii support and gym access. Office & Facilities: On-site gym and game zones. Access to cricket, tennis, and badminton courts. Creche and food outlets on campus.

Ready to shape the future of climate tech with us? Apply now and join our team!