Asst. Manager – Contracts 92992

Contract Drafting & Review

1. Draft, review, and redline a range of commercial contracts including vendor agreements, service agreements, SaaS and technology contracts, procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), MoUs, licensing agreements, lease deeds, and employment/consultancy agreements.
2. Ensure contracts drafted are legally sound, commercially balanced, and consistent with our standard templates, clause libraries, and approved deviations.
3. Proactively identify legal risks and flag non-standard or problematic clauses to the AGM with clear commentary and recommendations.
4. Assist in the development and periodic revision of standard contract templates, playbooks, and contract summaries.

B. Contract Negotiation Support

1. Participate in contract negotiations with counterparties, vendors, and clients under the guidance of the AGM.
2. Prepare negotiation briefs and redline comparison documents for review and approval.
3. Maintain accurate records of negotiation rounds, agreed positions, and outstanding issues across active contracts.

C. Contract Lifecycle Administration

1. Manage the contract repository and document management system, ensuring accurate recording of executed contracts, key dates, milestones, renewal deadlines, and obligations.
2. Track and follow up on contract renewals, extensions, and expirations in coordination with relevant business units.
3. Maintain and update the contract tracker, providing timely inputs for team reports and dashboards prepared for the GC.
4. Coordinate with internal stakeholders (procurement, finance, HR, operations) to ensure timely contract execution.

D. Contracts Compliance & Risk Monitoring

1. Monitor contract performance and compliance, flagging potential breaches or deviations to the AGM in a timely manner.
2. Support post-execution obligations tracking, including payment milestones, SLAs, deliverables, and notice periods.
3. Research applicable laws, regulations, and judicial precedents to support contract drafting and advisory work.
4. Assist in ensuring contractual compliance with applicable Indian statutes including the Contract Act 1872, Companies Act 2013, IT Act 2000, FEMA, and sector-specific regulations.

E. Stakeholder Support & Coordination

1. Serve as a point of contact for business units seeking guidance on routine contractual queries and process assistance.
2. Liaise with external counsel as directed by the AGM, coordinating documents, instructions, and responses.
3. Assist the AGM in preparing legal memos, briefing notes, contract summaries, and reports for management.
4. Support due diligence exercises for M&A, vendor onboarding, or regulatory filings as required.