Legal & Contract Manager(NCS/Job/ 1562)

Legal and Contract Management support to Company: 80%

• Responsible for drafting, negotiating, preparing and managing commercial contracts (e.g. procurement and supplier contracts, service agreements, letters of intent, MOU, NDA,
• etc…) and company templates (Sales & Purchase T&Cs,) to be executed from proposal to completion of projects, including partnerships and supply chain.
• Work closely with operational and compliance functions and help in elaborating relevant contractual solutions and identifying contractual, legal and compliance issues so that risks
• are detected, measured and mitigated.
• Ensure that contractual, commercial and technical risks (ability to understand technical and commercial aspects of contracts) to the business are minimized and the company’s
• operating needs are met all along a project (from bid phase to contract performance).
• In compliance with the relevant Group policies, the incumbent will interface with external counsels and law firms for analysis and management of specific legal issues in the
• framework of complex contractual and/or legal arrangements.
• Provide legal guidance, advice and promote legal awareness.
• Manage resolution of disputes and litigation relying on local law firms.

Corporate secretary, governance and board office: 10%

• Provide expertise in local legal and contractual systems related to  business activities in India.
• Draft, update, implement and monitor the governance rules and delegations of authority/signature in line with Company and local laws.
• Perform secretarial responsibilities for corporate bodies (Board(s), General Meeting(s) and Management Meetings including related preparation and documentation.
• Responsible for addressing corporate law, governance and compliance aspects for 
• Draft on behalf of shareholders the statutory resolutions required for the compliance of companies with local company laws/regulations.
• Secure the legal sustainability and continuity, particularly to adapt to changes in laws, regulations and succession of management.

Legal accreditations and documentation : 10%

• Manage, update, renew and archive legal and contractual documents.
• Monitor the timely updating and renewal of local administrative documents.
• Manage the legal qualification and local legal accreditations of to be qualified to perform business and commercial activities in compliance with local regulation

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills:

• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and procurement contracts
• Good understanding of commercial law, public procurement law, and corporate legal frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Practical, solution-oriented, and business-focused approach to legal issues
• Approachable, flexible, and able to handle multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of IT law (cybersecurity, data protection) will be an added advantage
• Comfortable using legal and documentation tools; good IT skills appreciated

Experience:

8 to 10 years experience in commercial and public procurement law in an international (technology) company or in a law firm and have been exposed to both domestic and international commercial contracts.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B) from a recognized university is mandator
• Master’s degree in law (LL.M) with specialization in Commercial/Corporate Law will be an added advantage
• Membership in Bar Council of India or any relevant State Bar Council preferred
• Additional certifications in Contract Management, Corporate Governance, or Compliance would be beneficial