Assistant Manager/Team Lead Contracts with Mind Merchants (Chandigarh, PQE: 5+ years): Application Open

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Chandigarh, India

Salary Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Details of the Organization

The industry leader in Contract Lifecycle Management. Legal Contract Review and Negotiation Services. IT Services for Process Automation. One-window comprehensive CLM Advisory and Services.

Details of the Job/Internship

Mind Merchants is hiring an Assistant Manager/Team Lead Contracts with 5+ years of experience to join them in their Chandigarh office.

Role and Responsibilities

Strategic Contract Management:

Spearhead the lifecycle management of contracts, encompassing drafting, redlining, negotiation, abstraction, and summarization of key terms.
Demonstrate expertise in drafting and refining high-stakes legal documents, including NDAs, MSAs, MOUs, Trade Agreements, M&A agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, and Vendor License & Maintenance Agreements.
Exhibit exceptional acumen in software licensing, IT procurement, support maintenance, and construction-related contracts, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and legal compliance.

Corporate Legal Expertise:

Leverage a robust understanding of corporate and commercial laws to navigate complex contractual landscapes.
Proactively address arbitration and dispute resolution matters with strategic foresight and legal prudence.

Industry-Specific Proficiency:

Prior experience in Media and Content industries is highly desirable, with demonstrated success in managing contracts for licensing, distribution, and intellectual property rights.
Process Optimization & Risk Mitigation:
Architect and implement sophisticated contract management frameworks and methodologies to ensure seamless operational efficiency.
Enforce compliance with stringent legal and regulatory frameworks, safeguarding organizational interests and mitigating potential risks.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
Assume the role of Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for contract-related matters, fostering transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Lead a dynamic team of 3–5 professionals, providing mentorship, strategic direction, and operational oversight to achieve organizational objectives.
Deliver insightful training sessions to enhance team competencies and ensure alignment with industry best practices.

Performance Metrics & SLA Governance:

Monitor and enforce adherence to Turnaround Times (TATs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), implementing corrective actions to uphold performance excellence.
Demonstrate dexterity in managing live projects under stringent deadlines, ensuring superior quality and timely delivery.
Candidate Profile:

Technical Proficiency:

Profound understanding of Indian legal systems and global contracting standards, with an emphasis on software licensing and IT contracts.
Adept at leveraging contract management platforms and aligning contractual deliverables with organizational imperatives.
Must have experience in working on financial contracts/agreements.
Leadership Prowess:
A visionary leader capable of thriving under pressure while orchestrating multiple priorities with precision.
Skillful in navigating complex negotiations, providing clear solutions to contractual roadblocks, and delivering exceptional value to clients.

Soft Skills:

Communication Excellence: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex legal and commercial concepts seamlessly.
Collaborative Synergy: A team-oriented professional with the interpersonal dexterity to foster constructive partnerships across hierarchies.
Problem-Solving Acumen: A proactive mindset with a penchant for preemptively identifying challenges and crafting innovative solutions.