Job Title: Team Leader – Legal (Contract Lifecycle Management)
Experience Required: 6–9 years total, with minimum 2 years in a team leadership role
Department: Legal
Reporting To: Manager – Legal / Head – Legal Operations
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Team Lead with strong experience in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) to manage and oversee a team of legal professionals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of contract processes, excellent people management skills, and the ability to drive performance, accuracy, and compliance in all contract-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Supervision:
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of legal associates working on contract drafting, review, abstraction, and negotiation.
- Monitor team performance, set KPIs, and ensure timely delivery of assignments with high quality.
- Provide training and continuous feedback to team members to improve productivity and legal acumen.
- Act as the first point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders.
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM):
- Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of commercial contracts including drafting, redlining, reviewing, negotiation support, execution, renewal, and termination.
- Ensure adherence to client-specific guidelines, internal SLAs, and legal best practices.
- Support the implementation and use of CLM tools or platforms such as Icertis, Docusign, Ironclad, Linksquare etc.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Liaise with internal departments and external clients for smooth contract execution.
- Participate in client calls, provide updates, and help in resolving contract-related queries or issues.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for automation, template development, and process enhancement within the CLM function.
- Ensure up-to-date documentation and SOPs for the team.
- Risk Management & Compliance:
- Identify legal and business risks in contracts and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all contract practices align with applicable laws, company policies, and client requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- LLB or equivalent law degree from a reputed institution.
- 6–9 years of legal experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a team leadership role.
- Strong experience in Contract Lifecycle Management – especially in commercial, procurement, SaaS, NDA, MSA, SOW, and similar contracts.
- Hands-on experience with CLM tools (e.g., Icertis, Docusign, Link Square etc.) preferred.
- Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite; knowledge of legal tech platforms is a plus.
- Ability to manage deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced legal environment.
What's in it for you:
- Opportunity to manage a large, dynamic team in a reputable LPO firm.
- Exposure to diverse legal processes and international contract management.
- Competitive salary package with growth prospects in a leadership role.
- Chance to work closely with senior leadership and influence business outcomes.
