Ajay Yadav

About Ajay Yadav

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYBoard-facing legal leader with over 24 years of experience advising CEOs, promoters and senior leadership across energy, LNG, infrastructure, green logistics, manufacturing and technology sectors. Currently Head–Legal for Essar Group companies, acting as a strategic partner to leadership on corporate legal advisory, complex commercial contracting, manpower and outsourcing arrangements, regulatory strategy, governance and enterprise risk.VALUE PROPOSITION TO THE BOARD• Enables growth through commercially balanced contracts• Protects enterprise value through proactive risk identification• Aligns legal strategy with business, ESG and regulatory objectives• Acts as a trusted advisor, not just a legal gatekeeperCORE EXPERTISE• Corporate & Commercial Legal Advisory• High-value Commercial Contracts & Negotiations• Manpower Supply & Outsourcing Contracts• Transportation, Logistics & Fleet Agreements• EPC, Manufacturing & Infrastructure Contracts• LNG Sourcing, Retail & Energy Contracts• Regulatory & Compliance Strategy (PNGRB, PESO, Labour)• Land Acquisition, Leasing & Title Risk• ESG & Sustainability Advisory• Governance, Policy & Risk OversightPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEHead – LegalUltra Gas & Energy Ltd. & Greenline Mobility Solutions Ltd.(Essar Group)Mumbai | Feb 2022 – Present• Principal legal advisor to CEOs and leadership teams on corporate legal strategy and governance• Lead negotiation of LNG sourcing, retail, logistics and manpower supply contracts• Legal oversight for EPC contracts, fleet procurement and infrastructure projects• Strategic advisory on land acquisition, leasing and regulatory approvals• ESG-aligned legal frameworks supporting energy transition and decarbonisation• Oversight of disputes as part of enterprise risk management, not operational litigationPRIOR EXPERIENCE (SELECTED)Senior Legal Consultant (Full-Time) – HCL Infosystems Ltd.(2016–2019)Independent Legal Professional (2019–2022)Principal Associate – Lexport | Associate – MpartnersLEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE• Over 10 years’ experience building and mentoring in-house legal teams• Experienced boardroom participant translating legal risk into business insight• Known for commercial pragmatism, regulatory discipline and calm judgmentEDUCATIONLL.B.(2001)Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Experience

1. Head of Legal Department

   Greenline

   Dec 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Current PositionCurrently, Head-Legal for two of Essar Group companies and placed at their corporate headquarters in Mumbai. The companies are in the clean energy / Decarbonisation business. Whereas UGEL is into LNG retail and infrastructure business and the Green Planet aka Greenline is into LNG powered Trucking business, contributing towards decarbonisation of Indian Economy, through the creation of green energy hubs in the automotive sector and promotion of adoption of LNG powered trucks into logistics business. The responsibilities include advisory on Contracts, Disputes, Regulatory Affairs and helping respective teams with Statutory Compliances, including Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Authorizing Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks) Regulations, 2008, PNGRB (Exclusivity for City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Network) Regulations, 2008, PNGRB (Codes of Practices for Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan) 2020, PNGRB (Technical Standards and Specifications including Safety Standards for Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities) Regulations, 2018, The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization Regulations, ESG compliances from.

Skills

• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Legal Advice
• Legal Assistance
• Intellectual Property
• International Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Corporate Law
• Joint Ventures
• Employment Law
• Legal Research
• Due Diligence
• Corporate Governance