Team Leader - Legal Operations

Job Title : Team Lead – Legal (Contract Lifecycle Management)

Location : Mohali, Punjab

Experience Required : 5–7 years total, with minimum 2 years in a team leadership role

Department : Legal

Reporting To : Manager – Legal / Head – Legal Operations

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Team Lead with strong experience in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) to manage and oversee a team of legal professionals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of contract processes, excellent people management skills, and the ability to drive performance, accuracy, and compliance in all contract-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision :
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of legal associates working on contract drafting, review, abstraction, and negotiation.
• Monitor team performance, set KPIs, and ensure timely delivery of assignments with high quality.
• Provide training and continuous feedback to team members to improve productivity and legal acumen.
• Act as the first point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) :
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of commercial contracts including drafting, redlining, reviewing, negotiation support, execution, renewal, and termination.
• Ensure adherence to client-specific guidelines, internal SLAs, and legal best practices.
• Support the implementation and use of CLM tools or platforms such as Icertis, Docusign, Ironclad, Linksquare etc.
• Stakeholder Coordination :
• Liaise with internal departments and external clients for smooth contract execution.
• Participate in client calls, provide updates, and help in resolving contract-related queries or issues.
• Process Improvement :
• Identify opportunities for automation, template development, and process enhancement within the CLM function.
• Ensure up-to-date documentation and SOPs for the team.
• Risk Management & Compliance :
• Identify legal and business risks in contracts and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all contract practices align with applicable laws, company policies, and client requirements.

Required Skills And Qualifications

What's In It For You

Chance to work closely with senior leadership and influence business outcomes.

Skills Required

docusign , Ms Office Suite