582 Contracts jobs in India
Legal Contracts Professional
Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
Ciena
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**Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.**
This role requires a highly organized and motivated person, who can assist in contractual matters, and have a specialization in negotiations & closure of complex contracts.
**Your responsibilities**
- Draft, negotiate and review all customer/vendor contracts including master services agreement, statement of works (SOWs), licensing agreement/software agreement/EULA, amendments, change orders and NDAs.
- Proficient in drafting letters, memoranda and any other legal documents as needed for customers’ RFPs/RFIs/RFQs/LOIs
- Assist on regulatory matters, strategic issues and assist in maintaining a compliance posture of business. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Advise on a host of business and corporate law requirements. Research legal issues and provide proactive, sound & professional legal advice.
- Manage tracking systems for various types of contracts and complete contracts database
- Assist in general administration and operations, and other special projects as requested
**You Should Have**
- Excellent drafting skills, particularly depicting complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Proven ability to work in a client-centric, deadline-driven environment, highly detail-oriented, with good analytical skills, legal acumen, and business judgment
- Professionalism in both verbal and written work
**About You**
- A qualified lawyer in India having 4-6 years of total experience with commercial transactional support, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly services and supply agreements, software license and technology agreements, NDAs, procurement and other inbound agreements.
- Experience working in the corporate legal department of a company (US company preferred) in the telecoms, software, technology or integrator sectors preferred.
- Experience working in the corporate or commercial department of a top-rated law firm or a leading (higher rated) niche technology law firm strongly preferred
- Excellent track record in previous client support/customer service engagements
**About Ciena**
Ciena is a network strategy and technology company with a passion to provide an experience, to you and our customers that is as rewarding as the outcome. We attract the best and brightest
- those with outstanding talent, motivation, and the right attitude to contribute to our success. Our culture balances our openness and informality with professionalism and trust and is built on the foundation of our core values: Customer First, Integrity, Velocity, Innovation, and Outstanding People.
Ciena enables everyone to have a voice and a network that supports them while on the journey to discovering their passion and purpose. We trust each individual to do what they can to reach their full potential and make an impact on the business, whenever, wherever they are in the world. With Ciena’s highly innovative, forward-thinking business practices, we reward people for pushing the boundaries. Unlock your potential at Ciena!
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we want to foster an environment that values and respects all individual’s strengths, perspectives, ideas, and ability to meet the needs of our customers globally. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or any other category protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Ciena in a timely fashion of the specific accommodation measures required for you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner._
**At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.**
**If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
This role requires a highly organized and motivated person, who can assist in contractual matters, and have a specialization in negotiations & closure of complex contracts.
**Your responsibilities**
- Draft, negotiate and review all customer/vendor contracts including master services agreement, statement of works (SOWs), licensing agreement/software agreement/EULA, amendments, change orders and NDAs.
- Proficient in drafting letters, memoranda and any other legal documents as needed for customers’ RFPs/RFIs/RFQs/LOIs
- Assist on regulatory matters, strategic issues and assist in maintaining a compliance posture of business. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Advise on a host of business and corporate law requirements. Research legal issues and provide proactive, sound & professional legal advice.
- Manage tracking systems for various types of contracts and complete contracts database
- Assist in general administration and operations, and other special projects as requested
**You Should Have**
- Excellent drafting skills, particularly depicting complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Proven ability to work in a client-centric, deadline-driven environment, highly detail-oriented, with good analytical skills, legal acumen, and business judgment
- Professionalism in both verbal and written work
**About You**
- A qualified lawyer in India having 4-6 years of total experience with commercial transactional support, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly services and supply agreements, software license and technology agreements, NDAs, procurement and other inbound agreements.
- Experience working in the corporate legal department of a company (US company preferred) in the telecoms, software, technology or integrator sectors preferred.
- Experience working in the corporate or commercial department of a top-rated law firm or a leading (higher rated) niche technology law firm strongly preferred
- Excellent track record in previous client support/customer service engagements
**About Ciena**
Ciena is a network strategy and technology company with a passion to provide an experience, to you and our customers that is as rewarding as the outcome. We attract the best and brightest
- those with outstanding talent, motivation, and the right attitude to contribute to our success. Our culture balances our openness and informality with professionalism and trust and is built on the foundation of our core values: Customer First, Integrity, Velocity, Innovation, and Outstanding People.
Ciena enables everyone to have a voice and a network that supports them while on the journey to discovering their passion and purpose. We trust each individual to do what they can to reach their full potential and make an impact on the business, whenever, wherever they are in the world. With Ciena’s highly innovative, forward-thinking business practices, we reward people for pushing the boundaries. Unlock your potential at Ciena!
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we want to foster an environment that values and respects all individual’s strengths, perspectives, ideas, and ability to meet the needs of our customers globally. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or any other category protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Ciena in a timely fashion of the specific accommodation measures required for you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner._
**At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.**
**If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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Legal Associate - Contracts
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Treelife
Posted 14 days ago
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Position: Legal Associate : Contracts
Location: BKC, Mumbai
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a Lawyer with experience of 3-5 years PQE working in-house in a corporate or startup looking to build contract lifecycles for our clients. The candidate will be given exposure to GDPR implementation, global contracts (APAC/MENA/LATAM), and contract lifecycle implementation.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Draft/Review/redline/negotiate mid-complexity contracts (e.g. SAAS contracts, MSA, SOW, Amendments and Change Orders, etc.) on behalf of the client independently or along with other stakeholders and secure favorable positions for the client.
- Ensure high quality levels in process delivery by quality-checking deliverables
- Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle management activities, including recording fully executed agreements into contract databases, managing renewals, extensions, renegotiation, amendments, and terminations of contracts, etc.
- Developing and implementing processes and controls that address applicable privacy and data protection requirements for India and abroad including GDPR, COPPA, etc.
- Support clients in implementing and sustaining processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
What are the key requirements for the role?
- LLB from a reputed institute.
- 3 - 5 years of experience after qualification (preferably in-house corporate counsel exposure)
- Organizational skills and flexibility to complete critical tasks on time.
- A Self Starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision in a team environment.
- Must have excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and oral).
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Legal Associate - Contracts
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Treelife
Posted today
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Job Description
Position: Legal Associate : Contracts
Location: BKC, Mumbai
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a Lawyer with experience of 3-5 years PQE working in-house in a corporate or startup looking to build contract lifecycles for our clients. The candidate will be given exposure to GDPR implementation, global contracts (APAC/MENA/LATAM), and contract lifecycle implementation.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Draft/Review/redline/negotiate mid-complexity contracts (e.g. SAAS contracts, MSA, SOW, Amendments and Change Orders, etc.) on behalf of the client independently or along with other stakeholders and secure favorable positions for the client.
- Ensure high quality levels in process delivery by quality-checking deliverables
- Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle management activities, including recording fully executed agreements into contract databases, managing renewals, extensions, renegotiation, amendments, and terminations of contracts, etc.
- Developing and implementing processes and controls that address applicable privacy and data protection requirements for India and abroad including GDPR, COPPA, etc.
- Support clients in implementing and sustaining processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
What are the key requirements for the role?
- LLB from a reputed institute.
- 3 - 5 years of experience after qualification (preferably in-house corporate counsel exposure)
- Organizational skills and flexibility to complete critical tasks on time.
- A Self Starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision in a team environment.
- Must have excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and oral).
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Legal Associate - Contracts
570001 Mysore, Karnataka
₹800000 Annually
WhatJobs
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Our client, a dynamic legal practice, is seeking a dedicated Legal Associate specializing in Contracts to join their team. This role is offered on a remote basis, providing the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in supporting the firm's clients with their contractual needs, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing risk. Your responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and amending a variety of commercial agreements, such as service contracts, supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and licensing agreements. You will conduct thorough legal research on relevant statutes, regulations, and case law to inform contract drafting and provide accurate legal advice. Collaboration with clients and internal teams to understand specific requirements and negotiate contract terms will be a key part of your role. You will also assist in managing contract lifecycles, tracking deadlines, and ensuring adherence to corporate policies. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree (LLB or JD equivalent) and be admitted to the bar. Experience in contract drafting and review, with a strong understanding of contract law principles, is essential. Familiarity with intellectual property, corporate law, and data privacy regulations is a plus. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are required. Strong written and verbal communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a remote setting are crucial. If you are a motivated legal professional seeking a flexible and challenging remote role focused on contract law, we encourage you to apply.
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Legal associate - contracts
Treelife
Posted 2 days ago
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Position: Legal Associate : ContractsLocation: BKC, MumbaiWho are we looking for?We are looking for a Lawyer with experience of 3-5 years PQE working in-house in a corporate or startup looking to build contract lifecycles for our clients. The candidate will be given exposure to GDPR implementation, global contracts (APAC/MENA/LATAM), and contract lifecycle implementation.What will be your key responsibilities?Draft/Review/redline/negotiate mid-complexity contracts (e.g. SAAS contracts, MSA, SOW, Amendments and Change Orders, etc.) on behalf of the client independently or along with other stakeholders and secure favorable positions for the client.Ensure high quality levels in process delivery by quality-checking deliverablesManage end-to-end contract lifecycle management activities, including recording fully executed agreements into contract databases, managing renewals, extensions, renegotiation, amendments, and terminations of contracts, etc.Developing and implementing processes and controls that address applicable privacy and data protection requirements for India and abroad including GDPR, COPPA, etc.Support clients in implementing and sustaining processes for efficiency and effectiveness.What are the key requirements for the role?LLB from a reputed institute.3 - 5 years of experience after qualification (preferably in-house corporate counsel exposure)Organizational skills and flexibility to complete critical tasks on time.A Self Starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision in a team environment.Must have excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and oral).
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Legal associate - contracts
Treelife
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Position: Legal Associate : ContractsLocation: BKC, MumbaiWho are we looking for?We are looking for a Lawyer with experience of 3-5 years PQE working in-house in a corporate or startup looking to build contract lifecycles for our clients. The candidate will be given exposure to GDPR implementation, global contracts (APAC/MENA/LATAM), and contract lifecycle implementation.What will be your key responsibilities?Draft/Review/redline/negotiate mid-complexity contracts (e.g. SAAS contracts, MSA, SOW, Amendments and Change Orders, etc.) on behalf of the client independently or along with other stakeholders and secure favorable positions for the client.Ensure high quality levels in process delivery by quality-checking deliverablesManage end-to-end contract lifecycle management activities, including recording fully executed agreements into contract databases, managing renewals, extensions, renegotiation, amendments, and terminations of contracts, etc.Developing and implementing processes and controls that address applicable privacy and data protection requirements for India and abroad including GDPR, COPPA, etc.Support clients in implementing and sustaining processes for efficiency and effectiveness.What are the key requirements for the role?LLB from a reputed institute.3 - 5 years of experience after qualification (preferably in-house corporate counsel exposure)Organizational skills and flexibility to complete critical tasks on time.A Self Starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision in a team environment.Must have excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and oral).
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Legal Associate - Contracts
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Treelife
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Description
Position: Legal Associate : Contracts
Location: BKC, Mumbai
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a Lawyer with experience of 3-5 years PQE working in-house in a corporate or startup looking to build contract lifecycles for our clients. The candidate will be given exposure to GDPR implementation, global contracts (APAC/MENA/LATAM), and contract lifecycle implementation.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Draft/Review/redline/negotiate mid-complexity contracts (e.g. SAAS contracts, MSA, SOW, Amendments and Change Orders, etc.) on behalf of the client independently or along with other stakeholders and secure favorable positions for the client.
- Ensure high quality levels in process delivery by quality-checking deliverables
- Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle management activities, including recording fully executed agreements into contract databases, managing renewals, extensions, renegotiation, amendments, and terminations of contracts, etc.
- Developing and implementing processes and controls that address applicable privacy and data protection requirements for India and abroad including GDPR, COPPA, etc.
- Support clients in implementing and sustaining processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
What are the key requirements for the role?
- LLB from a reputed institute.
- 3 - 5 years of experience after qualification (preferably in-house corporate counsel exposure)
- Organizational skills and flexibility to complete critical tasks on time.
- A Self Starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision in a team environment.
- Must have excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and oral).
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Contracts Manager
World Wide Technology
Posted 7 days ago
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**Contracts Manager**
The legal department has an opening for a Contracts Manager who will be responsible for the management, review and negotiation of commercial contracts. The successful candidate must be very detail-oriented, self-motivated used to a fast-paced environment and deadline driven preferably with prior in-house legal experience, preferably in the information technology industry.
Responsibilities will include:
+ **Review, redline and negotiate customer (third party) terms and conditions for sale of technology products and services for commercial customers. These contracts may include Master Purchase Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Subcontracts, NDAs, Teaming Agreements and other channel agreements.**
+ Collaborate with other departments at WWT to engage Subject Matter Experts where needed.
+ Structure, draft and partner on contract negotiations both independently and in collaboration with the Associate General Counsel.
+ Act as primary liaison with WWT Associate General Counsel to facilitate legal review of non-standard requests from internal business teams or customers
+ Review Request for Proposal documents for legal risks and issues and guide the Proposals team to ensure legally compliant and accurate proposals are submitted.
+ Communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure proper execution of contracts and subcontracts.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree is required, in Law is preferred or Master's will be a plus.
+ **5-10 years of overall experience and at least five (5) years' experience reviewing, redlining and negotiating Customer (third party) contracts or a broad range of standard commercial contracts is desirable.**
+ A self-starter that can utilize their contract and risk knowledge as well as sound judgment to make decisions on complex or varied problems with minimal supervision.
+ Superior writing, analytical and communication skills, including experience engaging with sales and senior management.
+ Ability to quickly analyse advanced and complex transactions and propose innovative, creative and workable solutions.
+ Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while balancing tasks and managing timelines, address multiple competing priorities, and provide practical advice to business teams.
+ Ability to develop strong relationships with internal business units as well as with business management.
+ Team player willing to support fellow co-workers with urgent tasks.
+ **In-house legal department experience is desirable.**
**Standard Work timings:** Monday - Friday (2:00 PM IST to 11:00 PM IST) for first 6 months. This may change to regular India working with some overlap to US hours
WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call and ask for Human Resources.
The legal department has an opening for a Contracts Manager who will be responsible for the management, review and negotiation of commercial contracts. The successful candidate must be very detail-oriented, self-motivated used to a fast-paced environment and deadline driven preferably with prior in-house legal experience, preferably in the information technology industry.
Responsibilities will include:
+ **Review, redline and negotiate customer (third party) terms and conditions for sale of technology products and services for commercial customers. These contracts may include Master Purchase Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Subcontracts, NDAs, Teaming Agreements and other channel agreements.**
+ Collaborate with other departments at WWT to engage Subject Matter Experts where needed.
+ Structure, draft and partner on contract negotiations both independently and in collaboration with the Associate General Counsel.
+ Act as primary liaison with WWT Associate General Counsel to facilitate legal review of non-standard requests from internal business teams or customers
+ Review Request for Proposal documents for legal risks and issues and guide the Proposals team to ensure legally compliant and accurate proposals are submitted.
+ Communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure proper execution of contracts and subcontracts.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree is required, in Law is preferred or Master's will be a plus.
+ **5-10 years of overall experience and at least five (5) years' experience reviewing, redlining and negotiating Customer (third party) contracts or a broad range of standard commercial contracts is desirable.**
+ A self-starter that can utilize their contract and risk knowledge as well as sound judgment to make decisions on complex or varied problems with minimal supervision.
+ Superior writing, analytical and communication skills, including experience engaging with sales and senior management.
+ Ability to quickly analyse advanced and complex transactions and propose innovative, creative and workable solutions.
+ Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while balancing tasks and managing timelines, address multiple competing priorities, and provide practical advice to business teams.
+ Ability to develop strong relationships with internal business units as well as with business management.
+ Team player willing to support fellow co-workers with urgent tasks.
+ **In-house legal department experience is desirable.**
**Standard Work timings:** Monday - Friday (2:00 PM IST to 11:00 PM IST) for first 6 months. This may change to regular India working with some overlap to US hours
WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call and ask for Human Resources.
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