Details of the Organization

Trading Technologies is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology platform provider to the global capital markets industry. The company’s award-winning TT® platform connects to the world’s major international exchanges and liquidity venues in listed derivatives alongside a growing number of asset classes, including fixed income, foreign exchange (FX) and cryptocurrencies. 

Details of the Job/Internship

Trading Technologies is hiring for the position of Senior Contract Lawyer and Manager to join their office in Ahmedabad. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and other related contracts.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to internal business teams on contract terms, risk assessment, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, operations, and other departments to ensure contracts align with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline the contracting process and ensure consistency.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including tracking key dates, obligations, and renewals.
• Negotiate complex contract terms with sophisticated counterparties, including large corporations and technology providers.
• Identify and escalate potential legal risks and propose creative solutions to mitigate those risks.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant changes in contract law, intellectual property law, and other applicable regulations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of contract management best practices.
• Potentially supervise and mentor junior contract team members (depending on experience and company structure).

Eligibility

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in India (for Lawyer title) OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive experience in contract management (for Manager title).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, with a significant focus on software and technology-related agreements.
• Deep understanding of software licensing models, SaaS agreements, intellectual property rights, data privacy regulations, and other relevant legal principles.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contract terms with sophisticated counterparties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience with contract management systems (CMS) is a plus. 
• Specific industry experience, e.g., experience in the financial technology space a plus

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Gujarat

City

Ahmedabad

Address

Ahmedabad, Gujarat