Manager-Contract Management

Job Title: Contracts

•Post- qualification legal experience with a strong preference for considerable experienceas in -house counsel, preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company orIndian multinational.

•Considerable experience in drafting, review and negotiation of client/third party contracts

•Understand the firms risk management policies and processes and have the ability toassess risk in line with the same.

•Ability to work independently and pragmatically and be accountable for delivery of high-quality work.

•Ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, meet deadlines, and handle high pressuresituations.

•Ability to exercise judgement regarding confidential and sensitive information

•Ability to collaborate with others in fast paced environment and willingness to worktowards business-friendly solutions

•Experience in working with teams in other countries and time zones

Role & Responsibilities

Drafting, review and negotiation of client/third party contracts.

Liaising with internal stakeholders, business teams, senior management in a timely manner to close complex contractual issues.

Gain deep understanding of contractual/legal concepts and provide clarifications on legal concerns to senior management and business teams.

Work under tight deadlines, within the legal and risk framework of the firm to provide quick solutions to ensure smooth closure of contracts/agreements.

Negotiate with clients/third parties on contractual matters. To escalate critical matters internally, assess risk in engagements undertaken by the firm and seek support to close contracts in a timebound manner.

Understand Firm policies, framework, and SOP applicable to the role. Update SOP, train junior team members, and support in simplifying processes, automation, and innovation within the team.

Gain a broad understanding of the firm’s risk management policies.

Be an excellent professional and have integrity in all your dealings

Accuracy while performing the various task so as not to expose the Firm to undue risk

Always acting in accordance with legal / regulatory / and internal risk procedures, remaining independent and objective at all times.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office tools

Familiarity with legal and other productive technology tools will be an added advantage.

Strong executive presence, excellent communication, and relationship development skills

Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding, deadline-driven environment

Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously

Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Keen sense of responsibility, solid professional standards, excellent track record of dependability

LLB is a must have. LLM is good to have.

7+ Years of relevant experience