Contract Management Professional

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

• Review and draft IT Contracts in alignment with organizational standards and legal frameworks
• Identify contractual risks at the clause level, document them in a report format, and obtain necessary sign-offs where applicable
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure timely closure of agreements
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of all IT-related Contracts/Agreements, ensuring compliance with organizational and legal requirements
• Drive and implement IT contract management policies and establish standard practices across IT functions
• Collaborate with internal IT teams to define and finalize Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and deliverables for Agreements/Contracts/Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Liaise with the Corporate Legal team and external counsel to incorporate standard/general clauses in IT contract templates
• Provide post-contractual support, including tracking performance, compliance, and renewal timelines
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with vendors legal and business teams to support contract negotiations and resolutions
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational standards in contract execution and management

Previous Experience Required:

• Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of legal frameworks related to IT contracts
• Hands-on experience in contract drafting, clause-level risk identification, and negotiation
• Proficiency in handling contract management tools and reporting systems
• Domain Expertise:
• Significant experience in IT/BFSI sector (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)
• Sound understanding of vendor and team management
• Experience in coordinating with internal stakeholders and external legal teams
• Team Management:
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams, including delegation and performance management
• Vendor Management:
• Demonstrated ability to handle vendor negotiations, compliance, and relationship management
• Other Areas:
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks

Qualifications:

• Graduate with a Legal Background LLB/LLM preferred
• Additional certifications in contract management or IT law are an added advantage