Senior Manager- Legal (Contract Specialist)

As a Senior Manager - Legal at Sun Life India Service Centre Private Limited (SLGS India), your role will be pivotal in the end-to-end contract review process for business partners in the insurance industry across various geographies including Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Canada. **Role Overview:** You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting various types of contracts related to the insurance industry, such as distribution, marketing, outsourcing, consulting, and strategy-driven engagements. Additionally, you will collaborate with senior level contracting professionals to manage complex transaction work within a fast-paced corporate environment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts related to insurance industry engagements. - Manage complex transaction work within a fast-paced corporate environment. - Collaborate with teams and legal heads across different geographies. - Maintain records for correspondence and documentation related to contracts. - Monitor contracts for close-out, extension, or renewal. - Advise company professionals based on accurate interpretation of contract documents. - Develop internal guidelines, toolkits, and knowledge capital on legal and business issues. - Educate company professionals on contracting and risk management issues. - Represent the company's interests and interface with client negotiating teams. - Stay up-to-date with contract management best practices. - Participate in project-based work and specialized projects. **Qualifications Required:** - LLB qualification is a must; an advanced degree in law or contract management is preferred. - 8-12 years of experience in the legal domain, preferably within the insurance industry. - Experience in managing change in a cross-functional environment. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Self-motivated, independent, and detail-oriented. - Ability to simplify complex legal concepts and provide innovative solutions. Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth, and asset management solutions to individual and corporate clients. The company operates in various markets worldwide, with headquarters in Canada and a presence in the United States, Asia, India, and China. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic legal team focused on establishing a Legal Centre of Excellence within the organization. This is a great opportunity for a legal professional with a background in the insurance industry to join a global organization and contribute to its growth and success.,