Contracts Specialist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 1. Global Vendor Contract Management - Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts with vendors globally (including NDAs, MSAs, SoWs, service and technology agreements). - Ensure contracts are aligned with local regulations, company policies, and internal approval workflows. - Maintain a global repository for vendor contracts with alert mechanisms for renewals, expirations, and compliance obligations. - Collaborate with procurement, accounts payable, finance, and operations teams across regions to ensure alignment between contract terms and business execution. 2. Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Ensure contracts comply with local legal frameworks across key jurisdictions (e.g., India, US, Canada, South Africa). - Coordinate with external counsel on vendor-side legal issues, disputes, or regulatory matters. - Track obligations and risks, and escalate legal issues appropriately. - Maintain compliance documentation and support regional and global audits as required. 3. Documentation and Process Governance - Enforce contract governance standards and documentation protocols. - Drive efficiency in the contract lifecycle through standardized templates and processes. - Support internal risk management and compliance initiatives related to vendor relationships. 4. Cross-Functional and Global Collaboration - Act as a key point of contact for contract-related queries from global teams. - Support internal stakeholders across regions on contract execution and compliance alignment. - Participate in process improvements and digitalization initiatives related to contract management. 5. Intellectual Property and Patent Coordination - Coordinate with external IP and patent agencies to assist in filing, maintaining, and protecting company intellectual property. - Provide basic support in patent documentation and correspondence related to vendor-side innovations or third-party tech integrations. 6. Support for M&A Activities - Assist with contract diligence, vendor-side documentation, and compliance review during mergers, acquisitions, or strategic investment activities. - Act as a liaison with external advisors to support legal and operational readiness for potential transactions. Qualifications and Experience - Bachelors degree in Law (LLB preferred) or related field. - 24 years of experience in contract management or legal operations, preferably in a global technology or SaaS environment. - Strong knowledge of Indian contract law; exposure to US/Canada legal frameworks is an advantage. - Proven experience handling vendor-side contracts across multiple jurisdictions. - Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. - Organized, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders independently.