- Drafting & Review: Independently draft, review, and amend contracts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
- Negotiation Support: Assist in negotiating terms with vendors, clients, and stakeholders to secure favorable outcomes.
- Risk Management: Identify risks in contract terms and recommend adjustments for compliance and risk mitigation.
- Lifecycle Tracking: Track contract milestones, renewals, and terminations, and update relevant teams.
- Legal Research: Stay current on legal changes affecting contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with internal departments, such as HR, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Operations to streamline contract processes.
- Process Enhancement: Propose improvements to contract processes, templates, and tools for enhanced efficiency and compliance.
- Document Management: Maintain organized records of contracts within the company’s contract management system, ensuring easy retrieval and reference.

Qualifications:

- Education:



Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University in India
- Experience: 2-3 years of experience in contract management, in-house legal department, or a similar role.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of contract terminology, legal concepts, and industry standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with contract management software or database systems.
- Robust organizational and time management skills to effectively handle multiple contracts and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in the dairy industry may be advantageous.
- Basic knowledge of contract law or certifications in contract management (e.g., IACCM, NCMA) or CLM tools experience is a plus.

📌 Contracts Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 Lactalis
📍 Chennai