Today Global - General Manager - Contracts

Job Title: Contract Head

Location: Navi Mumbai

Reports To: Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are looking for a detail-oriented Contract Manager to oversee all contractual matters within our organization.
• The Contract Manager's duties will include drafting and reviewing contracts, understanding and implementing regulatory requirements, and negotiating contract terms.
• Our ideal candidates are proficient in business law, have excellent negotiation skills, and possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ultimately, the role of the Contract Manager is to ensure that all contracts are handled professionally and efficiently, in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all contractual agreements for the organization.
• Review and analyse contract details to ensure they are in the company's best interest.
• Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance to identify any irregularities or breaches.
• Prepare and present detailed contract reports to management.
• Ensure that all contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure contractual obligations are understood and met.
• Manage contract renewal processes.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Contract Manager, Contract Administrator, or relevant role.
• Excellent knowledge of contract law and regulations.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to draft contractual agreements and clauses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills.
• Bachelors in Civil Engineering, or relevant field.
• Strong analytical skills for contract evaluation, including assessing business risks and making informed recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders, and to clearly communicate contract terms and conditions.
• Problem-solving skills to address any issues that arise during the lifespan of a contract.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented and organization skills to maintain and archive all contract documentation for future reference.
• Project management skills to oversee contract implementation and ensure all parties adhere to specified terms.
• Strong ethical standards to ensure all contracts adhere to company policies and legal regulations.
• Strong contract modelling software skills in ERP.
  
  

Introduction

We believe in empowering our clients and stakeholders by evoking their rights and responsibilities through concise contracts. In order to seamlessly negotiate and execute contracts, we are seeking a highly skilled and certified contract manager. The candidate must be hands-on in every stage of the contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to implementation and renewal

Objectives Of This Role

• Draft, execute and manage the entire contract lifecycle, in a way that is neutral, beneficial and fair to both parties involved
• Ensure that all contractual accountability and duties are met by both the parties signing it
• Perform periodic reviews of the contracts in place and provide resolution services whenever a situation arises
• Educate the stakeholders about their rights and responsibilities as per the conditions laid in the contract
• Establish a contract management system to regulate the contract management Draft, monitor and review contracts across various verticals and scales
• Provide essential contract management services, by resolving conflicts, providing legal advice and renewing and redrafting contracts
• Supervise the performance of the contract and work towards compliance with the terms and conditions mentioned in it
• Prepare reports and documentation on the contract performance and run them by the senior contract manager (if any)
• Update and revise contracts as per the dynamic national legal regulations
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on the status of the contracts
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration, or a similar discipline
• Proficiency in contract law
• Prior experience working as a contract manager or a related job role
• Contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Accuracy and high attention to detail
  
  

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Certification or specialisation in contract law
• Working knowledge of contract management systems or software
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
  
  

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