About DESRI
DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11.9 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states.
About the role
We are looking for a resourceful candidate to join DESRI, based out of the firm’s office in Hyderabad, India. The successful candidate will be a part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of wind, solar and battery projects in an agile environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.
What you'll do
In this role, you will support US-based attorneys and India legal team on a wide range of legal and contractual tasks, including
- Reviewing, summarizing standard commercial contracts (including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other agreements) based on established templates, internal playbooks and guidance.
- Contract abstractions, and support due diligence work by organizing documents, administrative and legal filings, reviewing contracts for key terms, and flagging deviations or risks for legal review.
- Maintaining and updating legal trackers, databases, and document repositories to support internal workflows.
- Assisting with standard document formatting, version control, and execution support.
- Identifying missing information, inconsistencies, or deviations from standard templates and escalating them to appropriate team members.
Qualifications
- A graduate degree in business administration, commerce, management, law or a related field with a proven record of academic achievement and 2-3 years of experience in document management, commercial contract reviews, operations support, and abstraction work.
- Law degree is not mandatory.
- Prior experience in a documentation-heavy, process-oriented environment such as contract management, compliance operations, shared services, consulting, LPOs, or corporate operations teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured review guidelines, defined workflows. and escalation protocols.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, with experience using legal technology tools, including AI-based platforms and document automation systems, or demonstrated willingness and aptitude to quickly learn such tools.
- Ability to work effectively with US-based legal teams in a cross-border environment and work across time zones.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree in law, business administration, commerce, management, or similar field
- 2-3 years of experience in commercial contract reviews, document management and abstraction work
- Experience in paralegal, legal analyst, contract management, or legal support role
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Experience with legal technology tools, including AI-based platforms
What We Do
DESRI is a leading renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects throughout the United States. As long-term owners, we’re focused on creating value throughout all stages of a project’s life cycle, including development, construction, financing, and operations. Today, DESRI stands at the forefront of renewable energy, specializing in utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects across the U.S. DESRI is committed to adding value at every project stage, from development to operations. We’ve built a diversified portfolio across 22 states with over 11 GW of generation capacity, enough to power nearly 2 million homes. DESRI has offices in New York City, Denver, and Hyderabad and we have grown to nearly 300 employees globally.
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