We are looking for Contracts Administrator who will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of an organization's contracts acting as a fiduciary ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and maximizing financial and operational performance. This role requires a blend of knowledge on contracts language, business acumen, and strong project management skills.
Legal knowledge although not mandatory is beneficial.
Location: BangaloreShift timing: Night Shift ( 8 PM – 5 AM IST)
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Typically a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; some positions may require a Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., Certified Commercial Contracts Manager is a bonus).
- Experience: Previous experience in contract management, negotiation, or a related field (typically 5+ years).
- Legal Knowledge: A strong understanding of contract law principles and legal terminology.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to spot errors or ambiguous clauses in complex documents.
- Communication
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Organizational and Time Management
Skills
- The ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with programs (Microsoft Office Suite, primarily excel).
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation: Prepare, review, and modify a wide range of agreements (e.g., vendor, client, sales, and non-disclosure) to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire contract process from initial request and authoring through execution, performance monitoring, renewal, or termination.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all parties adhere to contract terms and conditions, monitor adherence to federal, state, and local laws, and identify and mitigate potential legal, financial, and operational risks.
- Strict adherence internal contract management policies and procedures
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams (legal, AR, reporting, collections, process owners, business practice and approvers) and Sales to ensure mutual understanding and agreement on contract terms.Q management: Ensure all contractual records and correspondence are attached in the Q system for efficiency and easy retrieval and allowing for continuity
- Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve any contract-related issues, conflicts, or breaches in a timely and professional manner to avoid litigation and maintain positive relationships.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and analyze areas for process optimization, operational efficiency, and service quality enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and innovative solutions.
- Track the effectiveness of improvement initiatives through data-driven metrics.
- Additionally, possessing practical knowledge of crafting and leveraging AI prompts to support automation, workflow enhancement, and informed decision-making