Senior Contracts Manager

Qualification and Experience :

Law graduates (LLB) with at least 16 years of professional experience in the areas of Legal contract management with a large organization. Experience in working with manufacturing industry mandatory.

Company : A large Indian conglomerate with annual turnover of USD 400 Million

Location : Mangalore. PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU ARE WILLING TO MOVE TO MANGALORE

Purpose of the role :

To manage end-to-end contract process from a legal perspective including review, drafting, and management of agreements and legal documents across multiple business verticals within the Group. The Senior Manager will oversee corporate contracts drafting, coordination, negotiations and execution to safeguard and advance the company's legal interests . This role requires significant interaction with senior stakeholders and external partners, emphasising driving legal strategies aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Contract Management and Execution :

• Lead and manage the end-to-end process of reviewing, vetting, drafting, and negotiating contracts across various business divisions.
• Analyzing and reviewing existing and fresh contracts to ensure they comply with legal requirements and protect the company's interests.
• Negotiating contract terms with third parties to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex agreements such as service agreements, technology agreements, privacy policies, lease deeds, and employment agreements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align contractual documents with business objectives and risk management strategies.
• Establish and maintain a robust contracts database and document management system.
• Ensure timely execution of agreements and maintain an audit-ready record of all legal documents.

2. Corporate Compliance and Governance :

3. Litigation and Arbitration :

Additional Skills Required