Manager - Legal - IT/ITeS

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management:

- Develop and implement contract management policies, procedures, and best practices.

- Oversee the entire contract lifecycle;

- Review, draft, negotiate and database of all kinds of contracts

2. Legal Compliance:

- Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, and ensure contracts comply with them.

- Assess and manage legal risks associated with contracts and propose strategies for risk mitigation.

3. Vendor and Stakeholder Engagement:

- Collaborate with various departments to ensure contract terms meet business requirements.

- Communicate effectively with external parties, to finalize the contracts.

4. Contract Performance Monitoring:

- Establish and maintain a contract tracking reports to monitor contract milestones, renewals, and obligations.

- Support audit teams internal, statutory , banking, security, etc.

Qualifications:

- LLB degree (LLM preferred) from an accredited law school.

- A minimum of 8 years of experience in contract management and legal practice, with a preference for prior leadership or managerial roles.

- In-depth knowledge of contract law, regulations, and compliance standards.

- Strong negotiation and communication skills.

- Proven ability to analyze complex issues and develop practical solutions.

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.