Lead -Legal, Compliance & Contract Management

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Key Responsibilities

Legal & Compliance Leadership

• Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance to senior management on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Anticipate, assess, and mitigate potential legal and compliance risks across business operations.
• Develop and implement proactive legal and compliance strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish and maintain a robust compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct periodic audits, risk assessments, and internal investigations to ensure compliance and ethical business practices.
• Serve as the companys liaison with external legal counsel, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage intellectual property portfolios, including filings, renewals, and enforcement strategies.

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

• Oversee the full contract lifecyclefrom drafting, negotiation, and execution to renewal and termination.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows.
• Manage a centralized contract repository, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and data integrity.
• Review and negotiate key commercial terms to safeguard company interests.
• Monitor ongoing contractual compliance, deliverables, and renewal timelines.
• Generate periodic reports and insights on contract performance, risk exposure, and revenue alignment.
• Leverage CLM tools and automation to enhance efficiency and visibility across contract processes.

Risk Management & Policy Development

• Identify and mitigate legal, operational, and compliance risks through well-defined policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement company-wide legal and compliance policies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure all policies are effectively communicated, understood, and enforced across the organization.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, integrity, and corporate governance.

Training & Awareness

• Design and conduct training programs on compliance, data protection, and contract best practices.
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct and continuous compliance education across the company.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B) required; Masters in Law (LL.M) or equivalent preferred.

• Experience:

  Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in Legal, Compliance, and Contract Management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and administration within a corporate or global environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance standards, and data privacy laws.
• Experience developing and managing compliance programs and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Proficiency in contract management and workflow automation tools (e.g., Ironclad, Icertis, DocuSign CLM, or similar).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and sound professional judgment.