Deputy Manager – Legal (Government Contracts)

Deputy Manager – Legal (Government Contracts)

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Deputy Manager – Legal (Government Contracts)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support to Protiviti India entities, focusing on

  government and public sector RFPs and contracts

  .
• Review and interpret legal clauses in

  government-issued tenders, bid documents, and procurement frameworks

  .
• Draft, vet, and redline

  master service agreements, empanelment contracts, purchase orders, and work orders

  issued by central/state government bodies and PSUs.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance, and business teams to enable government-sector pursuits.
• Independently represent Protiviti in

  contractual negotiations

  with government clients, ensuring alignment with legal, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory updates, including changes to public procurement laws and

  Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)

  or sectoral obligations applicable to government entities.
• Ensure timely and quality legal deliverables under

  strict government RFP submission timelines

  .

Job Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience handling

  contracts and RFPs with government, PSU, or semi-government clients

  .
• In-depth understanding of

  public procurement norms

  , including General Financial Rules (GFR), CVC guidelines, and GeM framework.
• Experience supporting

  consulting, audit, or advisory services

  in public sector engagements is an added advantage.
• Proven ability to navigate

  regulatory and legal risk assessments

  within government environments.

Ideal Exposure & Competencies

• Independent, self-driven legal thinker with the ability to lead under pressure.
• Deep curiosity and willingness to understand sector-specific government procurement models.
• Strong project management, multitasking, and organizational skills to handle

  multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously

  .
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Multilingual capability (Hindi or regional language) is a plus for public-sector coordination.