Sr Executive-Legal

Role Purpose:

Lead contract management for procurement and sourcing, ensuring commercially sound and legally robust agreements with suppliers and vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of supplier agreements (raw materials, capex, logistics, tolling, service contracts)
• Partner with procurement and supply chain teams on sourcing strategies and contract structuring
• Identify commercial and legal risks; propose mitigation strategies (pricing, liability, indemnity, delivery terms, etc.)
• Standardize contract templates and drive contracting efficiency across plants
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal governance policies
• Manage contract lifecycle (execution, renewals, amendments, performance tracking)
• Support dispute resolution, claims, and vendor escalations
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and quality teams on contractual obligations

Key Requirements:

• LLB / LLM from a reputed institution
• 3-8 years of experience in contract management, preferably in manufacturing / industrial sector
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, procurement, and supply agreements
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance aspects relevant to manufacturing
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams in a plant environment