Team Lead-Legal

Job Title: Team Lead Legal (Contract Lifecycle Management)

Location: Mohali, Punjab

Experience Required: 7 years total, with minimum 2 years in a team leadership role

Department: Legal

Reporting To: Manager Legal / Head – Legal Operations

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Team Lead with strong experience in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) to manage and oversee a team of legal professionals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of contract processes, excellent people management skills, and the ability to drive performance, accuracy, and compliance in all contract-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Supervision:
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of legal associates working on contract drafting, review, abstraction, and negotiation.
• Monitor team performance, set KPIs, and ensure timely delivery of assignments with high quality.
• Provide training and continuous feedback to team members to improve productivity and legal acumen.
• Act as the first point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM):
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of commercial contracts including drafting, redlining, reviewing, negotiation support, execution, renewal, and termination.
• Ensure adherence to client-specific guidelines, internal SLAs, and legal best practices.
• Support the implementation and use of CLM tools or platforms such as Icertis, Docusign, Ironclad, Linksquare etc.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
• Liaise with internal departments and external clients for smooth contract execution.
• Participate in client calls, provide updates, and help in resolving contract-related queries or issues.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for automation, template development, and process enhancement within the CLM function.
• Ensure up-to-date documentation and SOPs for the team.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
• Identify legal and business risks in contracts and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all contract practices align with applicable laws, company policies, and client requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• LLB or equivalent law degree from a reputed institution.
• 5–7 years of legal experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a team leadership role.
• Strong experience in Contract Lifecycle Management – especially in commercial, procurement, SaaS, NDA, MSA, SOW, and similar contracts.
• Hands-on experience with CLM tools (e.g., Icertis, Docusign, Link Square etc.) preferred.
• Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; knowledge of legal tech platforms is a plus.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced legal environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to manage a large, dynamic team in a reputable LPO firm.
• Exposure to diverse legal processes and international contract management.
• Competitive salary package with growth prospects in a leadership role.
• Chance to work closely with senior leadership and influence business outcomes.