Legal Counsel & Contracts Manager

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Part of India Legal Team supporting the Head of Legal, India in:
• Providing legal advisory to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, risks, and compliance issues.
• Interpreting and explaining complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-legal colleagues.
• Assisting in resolving contractual disputes and conflicts, working towards favourable resolutions
• Drafting legal letters to authorities, stakeholders and representing the company as needed
• Managing site level projects
• Collaborating with functions on matters related to employment, tax, company secretarial, customs etc
• Represent and contribute to various Centres Of Excellence
• Handle essential legal administrative functions
• Contracts Management:
• Draft and negotiate various contracts, including supplier contracts, services contracts, Inter-company and licensing agreements for India.
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring timely renewals and compliance with terms and conditions.
• Efficiently handle the entire contract lifecycle, from creation to execution
• Review contracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established internal policies and legal standards
• Be India’s representative and contributor to the Global Contracts Management Office, supporting standardization, updation and administration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align contracts with organizational goals and objectives.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to contracts and corporate operations
• Conduct risk assessments on contracts and recommend strategies to mitigate potential legal risks.
• Develop, implement and administer internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws
• Training and Education:
• Conduct training sessions to enhance employee awareness on legal matters and best practices
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethics within the organization.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized institution; postgraduate degree is a plus.
• Proven 3-5 years of experience in contracts drafting, negotiation, management and legal support in a corporate setting
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and hands-on experience in drafting contracts, legal letters and negotiation.
• Familiarity with Indian laws and regulations related to contracts and business operations.