Senior Manager Legal Contracts

Company Description

Illuminati Humanista Solutions Private Limited provides specialized services in Legal, Compliance Legal Entity Management to clients in the Banking, Financial, Information Technology, and Intellectual Property sectors.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site Senior Manager Legal Contracts role located in Chandigarh The Senior Manager will be responsible for legal document preparation, legal consulting, legal compliance, and managing legal affairs on a day-to-day basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Law Expertise:
• Extensive experience in corporate laws, specializing in SaaS agreements, IT agreements, software licensing, hardware procurement, support and maintenance agreements, and global partnership contracts.
• Strong proficiency in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing contracts, including arbitration and dispute resolution.

Industry Experience:
• Preferred experience in the Media and Content industry.
• Expertise in media contracts, content licensing, and distribution agreements.

Contract Lifecycle Management:
• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including drafting, redlining, negotiation, and abstraction.
• Ensure accurate contract summarization, storage, and compliance tracking.Contract Management Platforms:
• Expertise in implementing and maintaining contract management processes and platforms across industries.

Compliance Risk Management:
• Ensure all contracts adhere to legal, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Monitor and regulate contractual obligations to mitigate risks.

Team Coordination Management:
• Lead and coordinate with a team to identify requirements, manage deliverables, and resolve legal issues.
• Maintain a comprehensive legal database and ensure proper documentation.
• Develop and deliver training modules to upskill team members.

Project Management:
• Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for contract management-related queries.
• Work closely with in-house legal and business teams to ensure seamless operations.

TAT and SLA Management:
• Monitor and manage Turnaround Times (TAT) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure timely contract execution.
• Track performance metrics and enforce adherence to contractual deadlines.
• Independently manage live projects and provide legal solutions to any contract-related concerns.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Legal Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of Indian legal frameworks, SaaS contracts, IT agreements, and licensing laws.
• Specific expertise in Media and Content industry contracts is highly preferred.SPOC and Coordination:
• Ability to lead and manage a team of 5-6 members, providing guidance and support.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders

Pressure Management:
• Capable of working under high-pressure situations, ensuring quality results within strict deadlines.
• Understanding of TAT and SLAs:
• Deep knowledge of Turnaround Times (TAT) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure process efficiency.

Soft Skills:
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Leadership Under Pressure: Ability to lead teams and projects in high-pressure environments.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving contract bottlenecks efficiently.

Education:

1. Undergraduate: LLB/ BA.LLB

2. Postgraduate: LLM (Preferred, but not mandatory)

Total Work Experience: 7+ years
• Note: This role requires working under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions. Only candidates who can thrive in such an environment should apply.

Suitable candidates may send their resumes to pipli.datta@illuminatisolutionsco.com. Read more