Deputy Manager - Legal (Contract Management)

Purpose of role:

The role involves managing and executing commercial contracts with legal standards and providing legal support across functions and business units for India.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and finalize various commercial contracts for the India region.
• Manage end-to-end execution of Confidential Disclosure Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements from global counterparts.
• Ensure efficient and compliant contract management aligned with legal and organizational standards.
• Advise Business Units and Functions, draft templates, and negotiate contract terms.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external parties to ensure timely contract execution.
• Develop standard templates and formats of legal documents for internal use.
• Coordinate with external counsel for litigation management, ensuring timely filings.
• Support documentation, evidence collation, and case handling for disputes and regulatory matters.
• Draft Letters of Authority, Powers of Attorney, legal notices, responses, and settlement agreements.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B.); LL.M. is a plus.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in commercial contract management.
• Prior experience in the manufacturing, chemical or pharma industry is a must.
• Strong skills in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Practical experience in litigation support, including case management and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and guide stakeholders.

Company Culture:

• Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Approachable Leadership
• Long term growth opportunity
• Work-Life Balance
• Speak Up Culture
• Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals
• 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
• Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Maternity & Parental leave policies
• Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan
• On-Site Medical Assistance for Employees: Doctor Visits Available Three Days a Week with a Medical Attendant Present Five Days a Week in the Medical Room.