Lactalis - Manager/Senior Manager - Legal & Contracts - LLB/LLM

5 days ago


Chennai, India Lactalis Group Full time

Job Title: Contracts Manager / Senior Manager Legal & ContractsRole Overview;- We are seeking a highly skilled and independent Contracts Manager / Senior Manager to oversee, draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts within the dairy sector. - The role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities:1. Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation:- Draft, review, and negotiate contractual documents to ensure clarity, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws.- Independently handle diverse contract types including B2B contracts, rental agreements, logistics and warehouse agreements, supply and service agreements, cross-border trade agreements, manpower contracts, NDAs, authorization letters, and termination notices.- Lead negotiations with vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders to secure favorable terms and safeguard company interests.2. Contract Execution & Administration:- Ensure smooth execution of contracts by coordinating approvals, maintaining documentation, and monitoring adherence to contractual obligations.- Support end-to-end lifecycle management of contracts, from initiation to renewal/termination.3. Contract Database & Systems Management:- Maintain an accurate, centralized repository of contracts with effective tracking of renewals, deadlines, and compliance requirements.- Implement and manage contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, digital signing platforms, and reporting systems.4. Stakeholder Management:- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, etc.) to gather inputs, clarify terms, and align contracts with business needs.- Act as a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters.5. Compliance, Risk & Dispute Management:- Ensure all contracts comply with relevant Indian laws, dairy industry regulations, and organizational policies.- Identify, assess, and mitigate potential contractual risks, escalating key concerns to senior management.- Provide support in dispute resolution and act as liaison between internal teams and counterparties.6. Reporting & Process Improvement:- Prepare dashboards and periodic reports for management on contract status, performance, and compliance.- Continuously improve contract management processes, tools, templates, and negotiation strategies.Skills & Qualifications:- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Law.- 8-12 years of experience in contract management, preferably in FMCG/Dairy/Food industry.- Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial agreements, and relevant regulatory frameworks (domestic & international).- Proven ability to independently negotiate, draft, and close complex contracts with vendors and third parties.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with CLM tools is an advantage.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.- Analytical thinker with the ability to identify risks and propose practical solutions.- Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.- Team player with the ability to also work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.- High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability (ref:iimjobs.com)



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