Mohsin Inamdar
Legal Professional
Mumbai
Summary
Senior Legal Professional with 18+ years of experience delivering strategic legal guidance across renewable energy, infrastructure, telecom, and finance sectors, with a proven track record in land acquisition due diligence (1600+ acres for Bio-Energy Project & 300+ acres for Wind/Solar Projects), 20,000+ real estate asset registrations, and end-to-end management of commercial contracts including vendor, contractor, lease, leave and license, service-level, and project-linked agreements. Adept at drafting, negotiating, and reviewing high-value contracts with strong risk-allocation and deviation-management expertise, while advising cross-functional business, finance, and operations teams on contractual exposure and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to manage litigation and arbitration portfolios, issue legal notices, oversee external counsel, and secure favourable settlements, supported by robust dispute MIS and documentation control across multi-state operations. Recognized for implementing cost-saving legal solutions, ensuring statutory compliance, driving enforceable business-aligned outcomes, and leading stakeholder coordination with a strong foundation in corporate governance, risk management, and project-linked legal execution.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate – Legal
Reliance Industries Ltd (Reliance Bio-Energy Ltd)
12.2024 - Current
- Managing end-to-end legal advisory, acquisitions, contracts, and regulatory compliance for large-scale renewable and bio-energy projects across 10 states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP, CG, Rajasthan, UP, Orissa, AP, Telangana, and others), with primary focus on minimizing legal and commercial risk in project execution.
- Acquired and validated documentation for 1,600+ acres of land parcels supporting Mother Transit Collection Centre (MTCC) development, encompassing due diligence, deviation analysis, and multi-state documentation strategy.
Senior Manager – Legal
Continual Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Led end-to-end legal and acquisition support for wind and solar renewable energy projects in Maharashtra, enabling acquisition and validation of 300+ acres within accelerated timelines (Sale and Lease Deeds executed within 8 months) through structured legal review, comprehensive title searches, revenue record verification, and systematic defect remediation.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated land acquisition agreements, contractor and project-linked agreements with focus on enforceability, commercially workable risk allocation, compliance, and business continuity.
- Advised project teams on contractual deviations, title-linked risks, documentation gaps, and approval dependencies affecting execution timelines, while coordinating with district authorities, revenue officials, and legal counsel to resolve title issues and secure clean documentation for project progress.
- Managed regulatory approvals including land conversion permissions and state-specific documentation controls, ensuring legally compliant project implementation.
- Built and managed a scalable network of 20+ Maharashtra-based lawyers specializing in land due diligence, agricultural lease registration, and documentation support for renewables and aggregator projects, maintaining consistency in legal review standards across engagements.
Manager – Legal
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (Maharashtra & Goa Circle)
04.2013 - 08.2023
- Managed end-to-end legal operations for telecom infrastructure rollout across Maharashtra and Goa, encompassing contracts, disputes, litigation, compliance, documentation control, and cross-functional team leadership.
- Executed due diligence and registration for 20,000+ properties (mobile towers, retail stores, offices) and completed 9,000+ lease and Leave & License registrations, streamlining documentation processes and reducing approval timelines by 20%.
- Managed a litigation and dispute portfolio of 500+ matters including legal notices, arbitration-related matters, civil and criminal cases, and external counsel coordination — achieving favorable settlements in 70% of cases, supporting recovery actions, and reducing dispute costs and operational disruption.
- Prevented sealing of 13 telecom towers in Dhule through strategic NCLT order interpretation and proactive civic authority engagement, saving ₹25 lakh+ in relocation and legal costs.
- Evaluated bid documentation, tender terms, and commercial proposals from a legal-risk perspective, providing Go/No-Go inputs based on regulatory alignment, contractual enforceability, and deviation analysis, while maintaining standardized contract templates, clause libraries, and legal qualification notes.
- Advised finance, real estate, operations, and business teams on contractual gaps, compliance obligations, and dispute exposure, and conducted compliance reviews and legal training sessions for business-facing teams.
- Led and managed a team of 30+ legal professionals, driving departmental coordination to align legal strategy with rollout plans and revenue objectives, supported by comprehensive MIS tracking of acquisitions, registrations, pending disputes, litigation outcomes, and compliance matters for senior management review.
Head – Legal & Admin
KALA Telecom Pvt Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2012
- Managed legal affairs, contract administration, and regulatory compliance for telecom infrastructure deployment, overseeing end-to-end lease lifecycle management including renewals for tower and office properties alongside statutory coordination with relevant authorities.
- Drafted and negotiated vendor agreements, site acquisition contracts, and service-level agreements (SLAs), strengthening commercial terms, reducing contractual risk, and ensuring enforceability across high-volume transactions.
- Coordinated statutory compliance across licensing, labor, and real estate domains, and represented the company before regulatory authorities.
- Supported efficient and compliant operations through management of administrative functions including vendor coordination, facilities management, and policy implementation.
Legal Executive
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Supported legal operations for telecom tower infrastructure rollout, handling site acquisitions, documentation, due diligence, and litigation support across civil and revenue matters.
- Conducted title searches and due diligence for tower site leases, drafted Lease and Leave & License Agreements, and coordinated registration of property documents with sub-registrar offices while tracking execution timelines.
- Liaised with external counsel on civil and revenue litigation matters, maintained legal records, and ensured compliance with municipal and state regulations governing telecom tower installations.
Legal Officer
Electronica Finance Ltd
02.2009 - 08.2009
- Provided legal support for NBFC operations encompassing loan documentation, recovery matters, and regulatory compliance.
- Drafted and reviewed loan agreements, security documents, and guarantees, while managing recovery litigation and coordinating with advocates for enforcement proceedings.
- Ensured adherence to RBI and NBFC regulatory frameworks and maintained legal registers for statutory compliance.
Junior Advocate
N A Inamdar
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Practiced civil, criminal, and revenue law before District and Sessions Courts, handling end-to-end case management including drafting pleadings, petitions, affidavits, and legal opinions across land disputes, contract matters, and criminal cases.
- Conducted legal research, case law analysis, and client advisory, while attending hearings, coordinating with clients and counsel, and assisting in dispute strategy and case preparation.
- Represented clients in trial proceedings, argued motions, and negotiated settlements to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Assisted in civil litigation, property disputes, and corporate advisory matters.
Assistant Advocate
M M Kothari
12.2003 - 12.2004
- Practiced civil, criminal, and revenue law before District and Sessions Courts, handling end-to-end case management including drafting pleadings, petitions, affidavits, and legal opinions across land disputes, contract matters, and criminal cases.
- Conducted legal research, case law analysis, and client advisory, while attending hearings, coordinating with clients and counsel, and assisting in dispute strategy and case preparation.
- Represented clients in trial proceedings, argued motions, and negotiated settlements to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Assisted in civil litigation, property disputes, and corporate advisory matters.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Telecom Management
Jaipur National University
JaipurMaster of Laws (LL.M.) - Corporate Law
Pune University
Pune01-2004
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
Shivaji University
Sangli01-2002
Skills
Legal & Contracts: Contract Drafting & Negotiation Lease & Leave & License Agreements Sale Deeds & Conveyance Due Diligence & Title Search MoU & SPA Structuring
Real Estate & Infrastructure: Land Acquisition Property Documentation Regulatory Approvals Estate Management Site Clearances
Corporate & Compliance: Statutory Compliance Corporate Governance Risk Management Arbitration Litigation Management
Operations: Stakeholder Relationship Management Cross-functional Coordination Team Leadership (30 professionals) MIS Reporting Vendor & Franchisee Management
Legal Research: Manupatra, Indian Kanoon, Legal databases
Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Contract Management Tools, ERP modules, MIS Reporting
Languages: Marathi (Native), English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent)
Certification
Enrolled with Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Accomplishments
- Directed legal operations across 10 states for Reliance Bio Energy (Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP, CG, Rajasthan, UP, Orissa, AP, Telangana), managing multi-jurisdictional compliance and contract execution.
- Led land acquisition and title validation for 300 acres across Yavatmal and Wardha districts for wind and solar projects—completed documentation, revenue record scrutiny, and executed Sale/Lease Deeds within project timelines.
- Managed due diligence and registration of 20,000+ properties (mobile towers, offices, retail spaces) and executed 9,000+ registrations across Maharashtra, ensuring legal compliance and reducing acquisition cycle time by 25%.
- Saved ₹45 lakh+ in litigation costs by negotiating settlements in mobile tower disputes and preventing municipal sealing of 13 tower sites in Dhule through NCLT order interpretation and strategic liaison with authorities.
- Recognized with "Jewel in the Crown" and Achievement Certificates for exceptional contribution to business objectives and exemplary performance at Reliance Jio
Timeline
Senior Associate – Legal
Reliance Industries Ltd (Reliance Bio-Energy Ltd)
12.2024 - Current
Senior Manager – Legal
Continual Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - 11.2024
Manager – Legal
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (Maharashtra & Goa Circle)
04.2013 - 08.2023
Head – Legal & Admin
KALA Telecom Pvt Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2012
Legal Executive
09.2009 - 09.2010
Legal Officer
Electronica Finance Ltd
02.2009 - 08.2009
Junior Advocate
N A Inamdar
01.2005 - 09.2007
Assistant Advocate
M M Kothari
12.2003 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
Shivaji University
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Corporate Law
Pune University
Post Graduate Diploma - Telecom Management
Jaipur National University