Lead Contract Analyst

JOB PROFILE

LEAD CONTRACT ANALYST

Department: Contract Management

Reporting To: Head Legal / Contracts

Location: Corporate Office

Job Type: Full-Time

1. Role Summary

The Lead Contract Analyst will oversee contract lifecycle activities, including review, negotiation, risk analysis, deviation approvals, and repository management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations while safeguarding the companys interests. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to align contract terms with operational, legal, and commercial requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract review, redlining, and negotiation in alignment with business and legal requirements.
• Develop and implement standard templates, clause libraries, and deviation handling processes.
• Review commercial and legal risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with internal compliance policies.
• Coordinate with legal, SCM, finance, BDG, and project teams for timely approvals and finalization.
• Supervise the maintenance of contract databases and digital repositories with appropriate metadata and version control.
• Support internal audits, due diligence, and regulatory reviews by providing required contract documentation and summaries.
• Mentor and guide junior contract analysts and coordinators.

3. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of commercial and legal terms in supply, service, and technology contracts
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract interpretation skills
• Ability to manage multiple contract workflows simultaneously and under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office and contract lifecycle management tools
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills
• High attention to detail with sound judgment on risk mitigation

4. Education & Experience

Education:

Law degree (LLB or equivalent) or a postgraduate degree in Contract/Business Law or Corporate Law

5. Experience:

57 years in contract management or legal compliance, preferably in a manufacturing or technology environment

6. Key Interfaces

Internal Stakeholders:

Legal, SCM, BDG, Costing, PMO, Finance, Quality

External Stakeholders (as applicable):

Customers, Vendors, Legal Counsel