Why join us
Location: Pune
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Law Graduate
Industry: Legal Services / Contract Management
Employment Type: Full-time
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled
Assistant Manager - Contracts to join our dynamic Contracts Management team. The ideal candidate will independently deliver highquality, clientready work with strong expertise in reviewing, drafting, redlining, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts. This role requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Review, redline, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including: NDAs, Software License Agreements, Data License Agreements, Pharmaceutical Contracts, Publishing Contracts, Vendor Service Agreements, MSAs, SOWs, License Purchase Agreements, and Lease Agreements.
- Engage directly with counterparties to negotiate contractual clauses.
- Support the creation and improvement of contract negotiation playbooks and standardized templates.
- Drive the entire contract lifecycle from initiation to closure.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to resolve queries and ensure 99-100% accuracy.
- Collaborate as one team to deliver high-quality output across multiple contract processes.
- Provide timely and professional updates to leadership and clients.
- Manage deadlines, multitask effectively, and escalate issues promptly when required.
- Maintain accurate time records and manage project-related documentation.
- Provide input to IT and process teams to develop tools and workflow enhancements.
- Contribute to client management through wellstructured communication and strong business acumen.
- Demonstrate team spirit by supporting and guiding junior members when needed.
- Actively participate in training programs and focus on continuous self-development.
What will help you succeed in this role
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience (law firm or inhouse experience preferred).
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB).
Required Skills & Competencies
- Excellent English reading, writing, and communication skills.
- Proven expertise in contract review, redlining, drafting, and negotiation.
- Strong legal knowledge relevant to commercial contracting.
- Ability to work with MS Word's redlining/track-changes functionality.
- Strong process orientation, attention to detail, and high accuracy.
- Data management and research skills (as required by practice groups).
- Ability to work across tools, trackers, and spreadsheets.
- Client management skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise communication.
- Self-monitoring, self-motivated, and a proactive team player.
What we offer
At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.
Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.
About Us
DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
