Contracts specialist

Assistant Manager – Legal Contracts –

Job Description Role Summary Manage contracts from drafting to execution, ensuring legal compliance, minimizing risks, and supporting business teams in closing agreements efficiently.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree (LL.M. preferred).

• 4–6 years of experience in commercial contract management.

• Strong understanding of Indian contract law.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Exposure to CLM tools is an advantage

. • Good working knowledge of MS Office and AI tools.

Key Skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation.

• Professionalism and confidentiality

• Risk assessment and problem-solving.

• Stakeholder management.

• Attention to detail and organization.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts.

• Support commercial agreements across business functions.

• Identify and manage contractual risks.

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate internal approvals and contract execution.

• Track renewals, expiries, obligations, and key dates.

• Maintain contract records and version control.

• Manage contracts through the CLM system.

Repository & Reporting

• Maintain a centralized contract repository.

• Generate contract-related reports and dashboards.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

• Provide practical legal support on contract-related matters

• Escalate complex legal issues when required.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.

• Support resolution of contract disputes, claims, and notices.

• Advise on risk mitigation measures

. Process Improvement

• Improve contract templates, workflows, and approval processes.

• Support legal technology and automation initiatives.