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Legal Analyst - Contract Reviewer / Negotiation Support

Legal Analyst - Contract Reviewer / Negotiation Support

WTWAhmedabad, IN
14 hours ago
Job description

Role : Legal Analyst - Contract Reviewer / Negotiation Support

Work Mode : Hybrid role (WFO during training)

Shit : UK Shift timing - 1 : 30pm to 10 : 30pm;

Worl Location : Vikhroli

Experience required : Minimum 2+ yrs in commercial contract drafting, redlining and negotiation, along with experience in US or UK laws

Qualification : Graduate (Bachelor of Laws)

Principal Duties / Responsibilities

  • Perform legal review, draft and recommend amendments to US and English law contracts / agreements as per agreed guidelines and playbooks.
  • Provide legal support to internal clients, across all lines of business, with respect to their contracts; liaising with them via email and Teams calls in a professional manner.
  • Support negotiation with external counterparties to manage WTW’s risk and achieve WTW’s desired outcomes.
  • Have access to the WTW Contract Lifecycle Management System called COMET and work directly with WTW’s Sales Operations Centre of Excellence.
  • Escalate complex issues to the Team Lead or a member of the relevant in-country Legal Team in accordance with the escalation protocols.
  • Focus on quality with the understanding of the financial / legal implications of the contract provisions.
  • Consistently meet service levels agreed with all relevant parties involved in the contract review process.
  • Understand WTW and OGC Policies and contracting framework and requirements, as articulated in the New Work Policy, contracting playbooks, Limitation of Liability policy, Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy and others posted on the WTW intranet.
  • Escalate errors and concerns to the Team Lead.
  • Actively participate in all required WTW interactions (Team huddles, stakeholder discussions, etc.)
  • Work as per compliance requirements of the organization, including the WTW Code of Conduct.
  • Undertake required training on subjects relevant to the role.
  • This role does not involve work in connection with litigation matters

Skills :

  • At least four years’ experience in reviewing and supporting negotiation of services or software contracts from a sell-side and / or buy-side perspective, in accordance with templates, playbooks and guidelines.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking when dealing with unusual or complex reviews.
  • Excellent command over written and spoken English, and confidence in drafting both contractual terms and explanations of WTW’s position.
  • Attention to detail, quality and accuracy.
  • Experience of contracting under US and / or English law.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise tasks.
  • Ability to learn new processes and systems.
  • Experience in working with internal clients on risk analysis of the contractual terms.
  • Highly organised, yet flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Should be a quick learner and a good team player with excellent people skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of GDPR or US privacy laws is an advantage.
  • Previous experience in a financial services or other corporate environment is an advantage.

    • Top 5 Competencies

  • Focusing on clients
  • Critical thinking
  • Working in teams
  • Driving excellence
  • Fostering innovation and adapting to change
  • Cognitive ability (logical thinking, decision making, attention to detail)
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