Details of the Organization

Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned engineering, development and management consultancy, with more than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. 

Details of the Job/Internship

MacDonald is hiring a Principal Contract Specialist to join their Bengaluru office.

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of commercial contracts, including consultancy agreements, framework agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Perform commercial contract reviews to identify deviations from internal governance standards (training will be provided), and support project teams in obtaining required internal approvals.
• Develop and maintain internal commercial guidance, sharing updates on key regulatory developments and recurring contractual themes across jurisdictions.
• Support Divisional Commercial Managers and the broader unit by contributing to commercial risk management efforts on projects.
• Collaborate with Legal and Commercial functions to manage and resolve contractual claims.
• Liaise with internal departments—including Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Data Protection, and Insurance—to ensure alignment with Mott MacDonald's governance frameworks.

Eligibility

• LL.B. degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong understanding of UK infrastructure contract law, with familiarity in the use of standardized contracts such as the NEC (New Engineering Contract).
• Solid grasp of legal principles and commercial law with the ability to apply them in a practical business context.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Effective communicator, confident in engaging with stakeholders across levels and disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Application and Registration Details

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