Legal - Procurement Contracts

Job Description

Experience - 10-12 Years

Draft, negotiate and finalize diverse corporate procurement contracts (domestic and global) for services, hardware, software, technology, telecom, property, consultancy, manpower supply, sponsorship and corporate marketing, banking and treasury, etc.

Proficient in assessing contract requirements, critical provisions / terms and conditions to ensure compliance with HCL templates, preferred positions, policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Identifying and advising the internal stakeholders 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 stakeholders to structure, prepare, negotiate and finalize agreements, letters of intent, commercial proposals, etc.

Providing support for ongoing contract management related activities.

Working in close co-ordination with external legal counsel, wherever required.

Participate in discussions with internal stakeholders, external counsels and advisors during the entire contracting process.

Good working knowledge of corporate governance, code of ethics and conduct and compliances.

Doing research on specific contractual issues flagged by counterparties.

Interpretation of contractual provisions and draft guidance to internal stakeholders. Research and prepare legal training material for internal stakeholders.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Must be goal oriented, a strong team player and capable of working towards a common goal with minimal supervision.

Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.

Adept at identifying and mitigating risks, measuring metrics, tracking project progress and submitting status reports.

Must be a go-getter with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.

Common sense, reasoned judgment, and a good sense of humor.

Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management are required.

Zeal and ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Knowledge of MS Office.