Assistant Manager Legal

Job Description

This position is responsible for the end-to-end contract negotiations for new or renewed vendor engagements, with focus on IT categories such as Software, Hardware, SaaS, Cloud, & Telecom. The ideal candidate will liaise with Guardian internal stakeholders and partners to understand their requirements for procurement of goods or services. The ideal candidate would take the lead role in developing RFP/RFI. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and be able to set and manage priorities. The ideal candidate will liaise effectively with various Guardian teams, including Legal, Risk & Compliance and Security Ability to review, redline contracts related to Professional Services, Software, Hardware, SaaS, Services, Cloud & Telecom related contracts (i.e.: Master Software/Hardware Agreements, ELAs, Cloud Agreements, etc.) Providing end-to-end administrative support for technology contracts Ability to redline contracts to facilitate negotiations Ability to collaborate with various internal stakeholders on all requirements and work with Legal, Information Security, and Risk Management on contract negotiations Candidate must have strong negotiation skills when dealing with vendors Candidate must be good at analysing business terms and conditions with vendors via phone and/or email to ensure minimum risk related to Guardian purchases Ensuring all contracts for legal review are organized, validated, and include all supporting documentation Maintaining updated contract repository Working with internal customers and partners such as legal and business owners, to optimally structure contracts. Scheduling regular meetings with internal requestors to review expiring contracts investigate renewal options for cost savings opportunities Strong ability to execute against the set standards and follow policies, best practices, and process to ensure compliance Ability to explain contract terms to internal business partners to ensure they are compliant with contracts Help to develop processes and tracking mechanisms to measure and report on compliance Meeting regularly with Legal teams to review and set priorities for all contracts and provide project status and analysis throughout the contract life cycle. Providing continuous improvement recommendations to streamline current vendor sourcing/contracting process. Staying abreast of current industry contracting practices and supplier landscape. Obtain savings and cost avoidance in contracts. Consistently monitor and validate data regularly to report on compliance issues. Develop processes if they do not exist for specific vendors to ensure compliance. Functional Skills Demonstrable understanding of the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and be able to set and manage priorities. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Ability to comprehend business and legal terms related to sourcing/contract matters. Experience in working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools, including contract creation, review, tracking, and repository management to streamline legal and procurement process Ability to interact effectively with various departments such as Sourcing, Legal, Information Security, Risk Management Ability to plan, organize and carry out multiple related sourcing and contracting activities simultaneously. Demonstrates self-awareness, embraces feedback, and has appropriate sense of urgency. Excellent Verbal and Written Communications. Education Bachelor’s degree in Law (BALLB/LLB) Experience 10+ years’ experience Work time: Shift (12 PM to 9PM) Location: This position can be based in any of the following locations: Gurgaon For internal use only: R000107162