Job Description

Skillsets we would liketo see you exhibit, Role specific skillsets: This is a client-facing role(supporting US and EMEA) and involves leading a team of four to seven contractanalysts. Core Competencies: Service Orientation - Should be aware of both - the internal as well as external customers and their needs; and is committed to meeting the customers evolving, long-term needs - the focus is on SERVICE Result Orientation - Should be able to direct efforts towards developing and implementing realistic action plans to meet business objectives; with a sense of urgency - the focus is on achieving RESULT Initiative - will look for opportunities to drive process improvements, one must not only understand and accept the responsibilities towards his/her job; but also proactively works towards identifying challenges and their resolution - the focus is on seeking SOLUTIONS Professionalism - Should have in-depth knowledge of all functions and display not only the required skill-set but also ethics and integrity while conducting the job - the focus is on PROFESSIONALISM Cooperation - One must ensure completion of all tasks at hand and simultaneously extends support to team members and display joint ownership towards achieving business objectives - the focus is on TEAMWORK Communication/Feedback - Should believe in providing feedback to other associates and receiving feedback to enhance performance, thereby meeting business objectives - the focus is on OPEN COMMUNICATION DESIRED CANDIDATEPROFILE: Technical o Understanding of legal fundamentals, methods,procedures, and contracts law fundamentals (common law and exceptions) o Good drafting skills (including template-baseddrafting) o Proficiency in drawing up and suggestingalternatives to contractual clauses like - Terms, Terminations, Renewals,Payment terms, Pricing, Royalty and Profit share, Purchase obligation, Pricematch clause, Non-compete clauses, Non-solicitation clauses, Non-PublicityClauses, Assignment and change of control, Exclusivity, Indemnification,Limitation of Liability, Governing Law, Jurisdiction o Exposure to client liaison, team supervision,quality reviews, and day-to-day management of deliverables o Technical competence in the contracting domain to beable to provide guidance to the team and engage with vendors and businessowners on the client s side o Ability to understand and apply the business contextin any given situation so as to balance legal risk with commercial reality Functional o Strong analytical skills with a high level of attentionto detail o Keen commercial acumen with respect to thecontracting lifecycle o Proficiency in the MS Word o Strong communication skills - Oral and written. o Strong negotiation skills o Openness to new ideas and good understanding/experience of dealing across cultures shall be an added advantage o Reasonably good MS Excel and PowerPoint skills Behavioral o Result Oriented o Client-Centric o Team Player

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