Contract Manager

Job Title: Contracts Manager/Senior Manager- Legal & Contracts

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate contractual documents to ensure clarity, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Independently handle diverse contract types including B2B contracts, rental agreements, logistics and warehouse agreements, supply and service agreements, cross-border trade agreements, manpower contracts, NDAs, authorization letters, and termination notices.
• Lead negotiations with vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders to secure favorable tens and safeguard company interests.

1. Contract Execution & Administration

• Ensure smooth execution of contracts by coordinating approvals, maintaining documentation, and monitoring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Support end-to-end lifecycle management of contracts, from initiation to renewal/termination.

1. Contract Database &Systems Management

• Maintain an accurate, centralized repository of contracts with effective tracking of renewals, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Implement and manage contract lifecycle management {CLM) tools, digital signing platforms, and reporting systems.

1. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, etc.) to gather inputs, clarify terms, and align contracts with business needs.
• Act as a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters.

1. Compliance, Risk & Dispute Management

• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant Indian laws, dairy industry regulations, and organizational policies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential contractual risks, escalating key concerns to senior management.
• Provide support in dispute resolution and act as liaison between internal teams and counterparties.

1. Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare dashboards and periodic reports for management on contract status, performance, and compliance.

• Continuously improve contract management processes, tools, templates, and negotiation strategies.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Law.
• 8-12 years of experience in contract management, preferably in FMCG/Dairy/Food industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial agreements, and relevant regulatory frameworks (domestic & international).
• Proven ability to independently negotiate, draft, and close complex contracts with vendors and third parties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with CLM tools is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to identify risks and propose practical solutions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with the ability to also work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability