Assistant Counsel, Global Contracts

**Description**

**Brief Job Overview**

Hands-on position to assist the Global Legal Affairs team to manage day to day activities including contract review, drafting & management, archival, record retention, legal research, compliance with State and Central regulations, Corporate work, database management, corporate record keeping and supporting the legal team with any other ancillary work including but not limited to Data Privacy, Regulatory Governance etc., as may come up from time to time. This role will have administrative reporting to Associate Counsel and functional reporting to Senior Director Operations, Legal & Company Secretary.

**How will YOU create impact here at USP?**

In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.

The Assistant Counsel - Global Contracts has the following responsibilities:
**Contract Management**- Act as the single point of contact for USP’s Global Contract Management system.-
- Prepare contractual agreements using current research methods and a knowledge of a client's needs and ability to fulfill its requirements.-
- Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they are in compliance with company policies and all applicable central, federal and state regulations.-
- Collaborate with the Legal Counsels, Paralegals and functional teams and manage the Global Contracts and Risk goals of the legal division.-
- Effectively manage the Contract Management System (CMS) and act as the administrator in accordance with the roles and responsibilities set out in the relevant SOPs.-
- Act as a liaison between USP’s Counsels and stakeholders for review and management of contracts, and legal standards work.-
- Maintain contract databases in the Company’s CMS Tool, monitor contract lifecycle, determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts and compliance with contractual obligations, as required.-
- After review of contract, verify that both parties to the contract have fulfilled their obligations vis-a
- vis obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding. Ensure that Contract SOPs are followed during the review process of a Contract.-
- Assist in review, drafting and negotiation of contracts including but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, purchase agreements, and licensing agreements etc., for regional and global sites.-
- Develop standard agreement templates for USP as and when required.-
- Work with the Global Legal Affairs team in implementing a contract management system at site.-
- Interact with Global Legal Affairs and Global Legal Standards teams for problem solving, training and other system related requirements.-
- Assist in developing and implementing a contracts SOP for site;-
- Any other contractual or legal work as may be assigned from time to time;**Support Global Legal Affairs**- Support Global Legal Affairs in entity record management;-
- Provide support in respect of Global Copyrights and Trademark management;-
- Any other activity that may be identified from time to time;-
- Support Global Data Privacy implementation as and when needed;**General legal matters.**- Act as the system administrator for USP India’s e-compliance system.-
- Manage, review, report and help stakeholders in compliances listed in the system.-
- Keep abreast with state and central regulatory updates and ensure compliance with these regulations and changes.-
- Assist in providing legal research, legal writing and support site activities;-
- Aid in any other legal matters, as may be required from time to time.**Who is USP Looking For?**- B.A.LL.B (Hons) or a Bachelor’s degree in law-
- 2-3 years - In-house experience handling contracts**Additional Desired Preferences**

**Preferred Qualifications**- A.LL.B (Hons) or a Bachelor’s degree in law from a National Law School or a reputed law college;-
- Prior experience in contract management, contract negotiation,legal drafting and writing;-
- Detail oriented, good research, interpretation and analytical skills,**Supervisory Responsibilities**

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**Benefits**

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific