Manager, Sr. Mgr, AGM , DGM ,GM Contracts, Claims & Arbitration

Department:

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee contract administration, handle claims (from preparation to resolution), and lead arbitration or dispute resolution proceedings in alignment with business interests and legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Contracts Management:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various types of contracts (EPC, turnkey, subcontract, JV, consultancy, etc.).
  
• Ensure risk mitigation through robust contractual clauses and compliance with legal and company policies.
  
• Support pre-bid and post-award contract review and risk evaluation.
  
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., engineering, procurement, finance) to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
  

Claims Management:

• Identify claim opportunities (cost/time) and prepare claims with proper documentation and justifications.
  
• Defend against incoming claims from subcontractors or clients.
  
• Lead negotiation and settlement of claims in coordination with project and legal teams.
  
• Maintain claim logs and risk registers for ongoing projects.
  

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution:

• Represent the company in arbitrations and dispute resolution forums.
  
• Liaise with external legal counsel and experts for preparation of statements of claim, defense, evidence, and witness submissions.
  
• Ensure adherence to timelines and legal strategies during arbitration or litigation proceedings.
  
• Participate in mediation, conciliation, or adjudication as alternate dispute resolution mechanisms.
  

Compliance & Reporting:

• Keep abreast of legal and statutory developments related to contracts and disputes.
  
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, company policies, and applicable laws.
  
• Maintain documentation, records, and reports on contract and dispute status for senior management review.
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of contract law, arbitration laws (e.g., Indian Arbitration Act), FIDIC, and related standards.
  
• Expertise in claims management (cost escalation, EOT, force majeure, etc.).
  
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and legal analysis skills.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Familiarity with SAP / ERP tools and contract management software (preferred).
  

Qualification & Experience:

• Education:

  BE/B.Tech with LLB/LLM or MBA in Contract Management (preferred).

• Experience:

• Manager:

  8 - 12 years

• Sr. Manager / AGM:

  1015 years

• DGM / GM:

  15–20+ years
• Industry experience in handling large-scale infrastructure/EPC projects is highly desirable.

You May share your CV at gajan.singh@draipl.com