Assistant Manager/Manager - Contract Management

Job Title: AM/Manager- Contracts

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

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

- Understand the firm's risk management policies and processes and have the ability to assess 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 pressure situations.

- Ability to exercise judgement regarding confidential and sensitive information

- Ability to collaborate with others in fast paced environment and willingness to work towards 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.

- 6+ Years of relevant experience