About the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) brings together philanthropy, including the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund, governments, technology, policy and development partners, and the private sector to tackle the twin challenges of energy access and transition in emerging and developing countries. By 2030, we aim to expand clean energy access to one billion people, enable 150 million new jobs, and reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions. We believe clean energy is development: without it, every other form of progress is undermined, so we're building a movement to unlock a new era of inclusive green economic growth that accelerates universal energy access while enabling the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade. About the role The Legal Director will support the provision of a broad range of legal services and day-to-day advice relating to GEAPP's operations across all relevant jurisdictions. As a key member of a core in-house legal team, the Legal Director will gain exposure to various aspects of GEAPP's charitable activities, its partners across the development world and key funders and stakeholders. Accountabilities The role will involve interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders in support of GEAPP's work in furtherance of its charitable objectives, and considerable responsibility for enabling and supporting internal organisational requirements. In relation to GEAPP's charitable funding activities, the Legal Director will review and provide input on a diverse set of proposals, internal memos, grants, contracts and program-related investment documents. GEAPP's activities span multiple jurisdictions across the world and a variety of legal systems and local legislation may need to be considered as part of the work with support from external counsel. In relation to GEAPP's own fundraising initiatives, the Legal Director will provide support to colleagues on reviewing, negotiating and operationalising funding arrangements, while providing advice on structuring and implications from a governance and operational standpoint. The Legal Director will also provide legal support on day-to-day matters to ensure the smooth functioning of the organisation. This will include support relating to NDAs, MoUs, operational and administrative contracts, governance matters, internal policies, procedures and frameworks. The Legal Director will also work closely with the Risk and Operations teams ensuring effective identification and management of legal risk. Knowledge, skills and experience The ideal candidate would be a self-starter and be willing to 'roll up their sleeves' to adapt to working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Recognising GEAPP's unique position and its stage of organisational life, the ideal candidate would be interested in contributing to and building a strong, enduring organisation. Essential qualifications, skills and experience include: Qualifications: Fully qualified lawyer in India, US, UK or other common law jurisdiction. At least 5 years' post-qualification experience focused on general corporate, commercial, financing and other transactional matters, gained in an international environment at a law firm and/or within an in-house legal team. Expertise: Experience of working on matters in India and more widely in other countries in South and Southeast Asia. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with attention to detail and an ability to distil information and explain steps and legal concepts in a succinct, accessible way. Organisation and management: Excellent transaction/project management and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively and a willingness to take ownership and responsibility for own work; and Strong academics; and Ability to oversee and effectively manage external counsel. In addition, the following would be a bonus: Working in jurisdictions across Africa and Latin American & the Caribbean. Experience of working on energy and infrastructure-related matters including, specifically, climate finance, renewable energy, energy transition and sustainable development; and Experience with environmental, social, governance and business integrity matters. Behavioural competencies The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the following: Ability to work with a certain level of autonomy as well as being a strong team player within the legal function and the wider business; Commercial mindset and pragmatic, collaborative approach to problem-solving, but also the confidence to respectfully challenge others; Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, as well as internal and external advisors and stakeholders; and Ability to demonstrate inclusiveness, collaboration, respect and intercultural knowledge. Compensation for this role is competitive and offered at the local market rate in Indian Rupees.