KRITI SHARMA, ASSISTANT MANAGER - OPS

SONAL NIKAM, Group Manager - Ops

Purpose :  - Draft, review, negotiate, execute and implement customer contracts including without limitation RFPs, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, IPR related documents and other legal documents pertaining to IT and ITeS industry   - 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 life cycle 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.   Principal Accountabilities :  General :  - End-to-end contract management (pre & post closure)  - Managing claims and contractual disputes, proposal management.   - Driving and fostering innovation, in all stages of contract management.  - Contract / Transactional compliance 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 and the position will be supporting WNS's global business.  The successful individual will need to demonstrate a strong ability to :  - Prioritize and manage work load effectively, recognizing the quick turn-around requirements;  - Work independently with minimal supervision and take responsibility.  Experience :   - LLB/LLM with 6 to 9 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  - Should demonstrate good inter-personal skills,   - Communicative, creative and collaborative  - 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

Mumbai

WNS - Manager - Legal Contracts - LLB/LLM 

WNS - Manager - Legal Contracts - LLB/LLM  ,Job Description for WNS - Manager - Legal Contracts - LLB/LLM  in WNS Global Services in  Mumbai for (6-9) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for WNS - Manager - Legal Contracts - LLB/LLM  in WNS Global Services in  Mumbai for (6-9) years of experience. Apply Now!