Contract Specialist

Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and finalize NDAs using established playbooks and escalation protocols.
• Understand and apply nuances across different NDA types, including M&A-related NDAs, RFP and procurement NDAs, client NDAs (mutual vs. unilateral NDAs, etc.).
• Ensure consistency with global standards while adapting to jurisdictional requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and business stakeholders to ensure timely turnaround and risk mitigation.
• Administer legal systems, generate reports and similar activities, including e-billing, contract intake, DocuSign, contract lifecycle management and other legal department technology platforms.
• Support occasional contract reviews beyond NDAs, as time permits.
• Assist with process documentation and system improvements.
  

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• Law degree and license to practice in India.
• 3+ years of experience in contract review, ideally in a multinational or in-house setting.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and contract structures commonly used in global commercial agreements.
• Experience with legal operations tools is a strong plus (e.g., HighQ, DocuSign, ContractSafe, e-billing platforms).
• Comfort working across time zones and with global teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured playbooks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Pragmatic, business-oriented approach to legal risk.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, responsive, and approachable team player.
• Comfortable working independently and engaging with senior stakeholders.