Manager-Contracts

This is a based in Delhi, India, with the Contracts Manager providing support for data center projects located in various parts of the world. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting in the preparation, review, and finalization of customer and vendor contracts in alignment with legal and commercial standards.- Coordinating with the Data Center sales team on pre-contract matters and with operations teams on post-contract administration.- Supporting the tracking and execution of contractual deliverables, timelines, and milestones.- Liaising with internal departments to ensure contractual obligations are aligned with operational and business requirements.- Maintaining contract records and supporting compliance with internal governance and approval processes.The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of commercial contracts, preferably in the data center, and experience working in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment. Contracts Drafting: - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts including colocation agreements, managed services agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), interconnection agreements, and cloud service agreements.- Ensure that all contracts are comprehensive, contractually sound, and aligned with business goals.- Assist with Developing standard contract template for recurring agreements and customize them as needed for specific clients.- Draft, review, and finalize contracts with clear, comprehensive terms that adhere to our approved legal templates. Negotiation and Finalization: - Lead contract negotiations for leasing space and services with both potential and existing Data Center clients.- Lead contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners, ensuring favorable terms for the company.- Resolve contractual issues and disputes, working closely with internal stakeholders and external parties.- Finalize contracts, ensuring all necessary approvals and signatures are obtained. Risk Management and Compliance: - Proactively identify and propose solutions to mitigate potential legal and business risks within contracts.- Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.- Implement best practices for contract management, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.- Oversee adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.- Implement and manage a contract management system to track contract status, obligations, and renewals.- Ensure accurate documentation of all contractual changes and amendments. Stakeholder Collaboration: - Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Legal teams to ensure contracts align with business goals and compliance.- Work closely with legal, finance, sales, operations, and other relevant departments to ensure contract terms meet business needs.- Provide guidance and training to internal teams on contract-related matters.- Serve as a point of contact for clients on contractual issues, fostering strong client relationships.- Serve as the primary point of contact for Data Center clients on all contractual matters. Performance Monitoring and Customer Relationship: - Monitor contract performance and address any compliance issues that may arise.- Foster positive customer relationships by promptly and effectively resolving any contractual concerns.- Work with the legal team to develop and implement standardized contract templates and procedures to streamline processes.- Continuously improve contract management practices to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks. Qualifications/Specific Experience/Skills: - Relevant Degree in Law or Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent;- Min. 12-15 years of work experience with at least 5-8 years of experience in contract drafting;- Member of relevant professional institutions;- Ability to work in International standard forms of Contracts and other bespoke versions;- Excellent English language skill (both spoken and written);- Must be able to draft amendments to agreements, settlement agreements, etc. - Must be able to address and resolve contractual issues/disputes;- Very organized, efficient, systematic and team player.