Senior Manager - Contracts - Manufacturing Industry - LLB

Qualification and Experience:

Law graduates (LLB) with at least 12 years of professional experience in the areas of contract management with a large organization. Experience in working with manufacturing industry mandatory.

Purpose of the role:

To manage end-to-end contract process from a legal perspective including review, drafting, and management of agreements and legal documents across multiple business verticals within the Group. The Senior Manager will oversee corporate contracts drafting, coordination, negotiations and execution to safeguard and advance the company's legal interests. This role requires significant interaction with senior stakeholders and external partners, emphasising driving legal strategies aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management and Execution:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end process of reviewing, vetting, drafting, and negotiating contracts across various business divisions.
• Analyzing and reviewing existing and fresh contracts to ensure they comply with legal requirements and protect the company's interests.
• Negotiating contract terms with third parties to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex agreements such as service agreements, technology agreements, privacy policies, lease deeds, and employment agreements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align contractual documents with business objectives and risk management strategies.
• Establish and maintain a robust contracts database and document management system.
• Ensure timely execution of agreements and maintain an audit-ready record of all legal documents.

2. Corporate Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure that the companys legal framework adheres to regulatory and compliance requirements.

3. Litigation and Arbitration:

• As and when required, support litigation and arbitration matters by coordinating with external legal counsel and internal stakeholders. legal counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review notices, responses, and other litigation-related documents.

Additional Skills Required

• Advanced knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex legal issues.