Job Title: Head – Contracts (Sports)
Location: Delhi
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Head – Contracts to lead contract governance, commercial contracting, and risk management for the Sports business. The role will drive standardization of contract templates, clause libraries, CLM adoption, and governance of high-value commercial contracts while partnering with Legal, Business, Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead contract governance for high-value and strategic contracts.
Develop and maintain standard contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks.
Drive Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and digital contracting initiatives.
Review, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
Support complex contract negotiations and provide risk-based recommendations.
Monitor contractual obligations, compliance, renewals, claims, variations, and dispute management.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
Drive continuous improvement through contract performance reviews and governance frameworks.
Candidate Profile:
15+ years of experience in Contracts, Commercial, or Legal functions.
LLB is mandatory; LLM or Contract Management certification is an added advantage.
Experience in Sports, Sports Media, Sports Marketing, Sports Event Management, Broadcasting, or related industries is highly preferred.
Solid exposure to commercial contracts, contract governance, risk management, and CLM tools.
Experience in managing contracts related to sports players, teams, leagues, federations, sponsorships, media rights, or commercial partnerships will be preferred.
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Pay: ₹5,000,000.00 - ₹6,000,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Head Of Contracts Sports Delhi
🏢 Zallery
📍 Delhi