Contracts Specialist

Assistant Manager – Legal Contracts –

Role Summary Manage contracts from drafting to execution, ensuring legal compliance, minimizing risks, and supporting business teams in closing agreements efficiently.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree (LL.M. preferred).
• 4–6 years of experience in commercial contract management.
• Strong understanding of Indian contract law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Exposure to CLM tools is an advantage

. • Good working knowledge of MS Office and AI tools.

Key Skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Risk assessment and problem-solving.
• Stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts.
• Support commercial agreements across business functions.
• Identify and manage contractual risks.

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate internal approvals and contract execution.
• Track renewals, expiries, obligations, and key dates.
• Maintain contract records and version control.
• Manage contracts through the CLM system.

Repository & Reporting

• Maintain a centralized contract repository.
• Generate contract-related reports and dashboards.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Provide practical legal support on contract-related matters
• Escalate complex legal issues when required.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.
• Support resolution of contract disputes, claims, and notices.
• Advise on risk mitigation measures

. Process Improvement

• Improve contract templates, workflows, and approval processes.
• Support legal technology and automation initiatives.