Team Lead - Contract Management

Role Overview

A professional skilled in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) responsible for overseeing contracts from drafting and negotiation to execution, monitoring, and renewal. The role demands ensuring compliance with legal requirements, minimizing risks, and enhancing vendor and client relationships through efficient contract management and secure record-keeping.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with legal and operational departments to draft, review, and negotiate contracts aligning with business objectives while mitigating risks.
• Manage contract approval processes, facilitate timely signing, and maintain contracts within a centralized, secure repository.
• Monitor vendor and client deliverables, ensuring adherence to service levels, key performance indicators, and deadlines.
• Enforce compliance with organizational policies and regulatory frameworks, addressing liabilities and potential contract breaches.
• Handle contract renewals, amendments, and terminations proactively to prevent service interruptions and avoid unnecessary expenses.
• Leverage CLM software to produce reports, analyze contractual data, and deliver actionable insights supporting strategic decisions.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Significant experience in contract administration, legal affairs, or procurement functions.
• Expertise in CLM platforms such as Salesforce, DocuSign, SAP Ariba, alongside proficiency in MS Office and contract repository tools.
• Strong negotiation capabilities, effective interpersonal communication, and analytical thinking.
• Exceptional attention to detail with accuracy in evaluating legal documents.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in contract management roles.
• Availability to work onsite in Chennai on a US shift schedule, five days per week.
• Qualification requirement: Any graduate degree.