Associate

Experience: 4–7 Years

Qualification: LL.B.

Department: Legal

Location:Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts Associate to join our Legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial and business agreements, ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating legal and commercial risks, and providing timely legal support to various business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, vet, and negotiate various types of agreements, including vendor and supplier agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), consultancy agreements, distribution agreements, purchase agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Contract Risk Management: Identify potential legal and commercial risks in contractual terms and recommend appropriate modifications to protect the Company's interests.
• Contract Negotiation: Work closely with internal stakeholders and external parties to negotiate contractual terms, resolve legal issues, and facilitate timely execution of agreements.
• Standardization of Contracts: Develop, review, and maintain standard contract templates, clauses, and legal documentation to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable laws and Company policies.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including drafting, review, approval, execution, renewal, amendment, and termination.
• Legal Advisory: Provide practical legal advice on contractual obligations, interpretation of clauses, indemnities, limitation of liability, warranties, confidentiality, termination, and dispute resolution.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal departments, including Procurement, Sales, Finance, HR, and Business Development, to address contractual requirements and facilitate business operations.
• Dispute Management: Assist in handling contractual disputes, claims, notices, and other legal issues arising from commercial agreements, in coordination with external counsel where required.
• Compliance and Legal Research: Conduct legal research and provide opinions on contractual matters, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and emerging legal developments relevant to the business.
• Contract Documentation and MIS: Maintain an organized contract repository, track contractual obligations, renewal dates, and key milestones, and prepare periodic reports and MIS for the Legal department.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in contracts management, commercial law, or an in-house legal department.
• Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, vetting, and negotiating commercial and business agreements.
• Good understanding of contractual risk assessment, indemnification, liability provisions, warranties, confidentiality, and dispute resolution clauses.
• Ability to interpret legal provisions and translate legal requirements into practical business advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in maintaining contract records, legal documentation, and MIS reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage deadlines effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a corporate or in-house legal environment.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems and digital document repositories.
• Experience in developing standardized contract templates and improving contract management processes.

How to Apply: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to share their updated CV at [Confidential Information].