AVP/VP - Legal Contracts

- Draft, review, negotiate, execute and implement customer contracts including without limitation RFP- s, Non Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, IPR related documents and other legal documents pertaining to IT and ITES industry;

(Strong experience in contracts is an advantage)

Preferably mumbai candidates

- Assist in establishing and implementing contractual processes.

- Monitoring and Governance of contracts

- Mediation and Dispute resolution by recording and monitoring of all claims, disputes, notices etc. with respect to a contract, and collaboration with related teams, for resolution of the same.

- Development of guidance notes, work instructions and appropriate check-lists, for consistent application across the lifecycle of all contracts in the region and globally.

- The successful candidate will also, from time to time, provide support in relation to more complex legal arrangements relating to other legal affairs of the company.

General

- Complete contracts management. (pre & post closure)

- Managing claims and contractual disputes, proposal management.

- Driving and fostering innovation, in all stages of contract management.

Specific

- Handling IT/ITES/System Integration/ Microwave Communication related contracts for outsourcing deals.

- Conducting negotiations with clients (in person / telephonic).

- Identifying contractual, commercial and operational risks and exposures in the contracts.

- Providing inputs/mark-up on contracts to negate contractual, commercial and operational risks and exposures.

- Working with internal and external clients to structure, prepare, negotiate and finalize agreements, letters of intent, commercial proposals, etc.

- Providing legal support for ongoing contract management related activities.

- Working in close co-ordination with external legal counsel.

Participate in discussions with internal stakeholders, external counsels and advisors during the entire contracting process.

- The position is located in Mumbai

- The successful individual will need to demonstrate a strong ability to:

- Prioritise and manage work load effectively, recognising the quick turn-around requirements;

- Work independently with minimal supervision and take responsibility.

- 7 to 10 years post qualification experience specifically in contracts management.

- High quality experience in an in-house position or leading Indian law firm, with significant exposure to corporate and commercial work consistent with the Purpose described above.

- Strong academic results from a leading Indian (or other) university.

- Has been exposed to high profile transactions with pressure of time;

- Ability to understand the commercial requirements of a business, particularly an IT and ITES Industry with ability to identify commercial issues and demonstrate judgment in assisting businesses to reach sensible decisions.

- Ability to understand commercial implications of matters and when they should be elevated to senior management.

- Willing and able to perform some of the more mundane legal tasks, providing guidance, support and input across the spectrum of the legal framework. A broad understanding of how legal issues impact upon a large global organisation is therefore necessary.

- Able to effectively manage external lawyers (not just as an administrator).

Personal Skills:

- Positive Attitude

- Team player

- Quick learner

- Business acumen

- Excellent command over written and spoken English. Should be able to articulate the views and effectively interact with senior management and clients.

- Advanced drafting, negotiation and risk management skills.

- Versatile

- Knows and understands own weaknesses both in terms of knowledge and personal competency and when to use other team members or external resources to fill these gaps

- Confident, motivated and a self starter

- Able to apply the law in a commercial way

- Professional impact - impressive and able to work with senior individuals both inside and outside the organisation.

- Prepared to challenge where appropriate

Angeline
09822524763
GPS