Cogneesol - Team Leader - 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:

- 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.

- 5-7 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.

Whats 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.