We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the legal contracting function for a fast-growing global mobile app development company. The ideal candidate will autonomously handle all aspects of contract management, from drafting to execution, across various geographies, while supporting equity-based engagements and ensuring compliance with global legal standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Maintain and update templates of Software Development Agreements (regional variations included)
- Draft, negotiate, and improve legal documents including contracts, NDAs, MOUs
- Independently respond to client and client legal team queries regarding contracts
- Collaborate with stakeholders such as Sales Managers, Project Managers, and Clients for contract execution
- Ensure timely and proper execution of all agreements and initiate project kickoffs
- Handle contract variations and manage change requests throughout app development cycles
- Finalize project closures by executing release agreements and issuing warranty statements
- Review and gatekeep warranty-related work requests
- Support directors in structuring deals where development services are exchanged for equity
- Draft and formalize MOUs for equity engagements and communicate key terms to stakeholders
Candidate Profile :
Strong legal and commercial contract expertise with a proven ability to negotiate critical clausesDeep understanding of agreement scope, liabilities, limitation of liability, damages, and indemnitiesKnowledge of IPR clauses, governing laws, acceptance and termination conditionsExperience with opensource licensing, compliance issues, and dispute handlingFamiliarity with legal frameworks of US, Australian, and Indian jurisdictionsExcellent communication skills—both written and verbalHigh attention to detail, self-motivated, and capable of working independentlySkills Required
Contract Negotiation, Contract Drafting, Commercial Contracts, Legal Compliance