Job Title: 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 highquality 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

▪ 6+ Years of relevant experience

Qualification: LLB/LLM