Contracts Specialist

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Overview – Role

The Contracts Specialist plays a key role in managing, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts to support the organization's business and operational needs. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, the Contracts Specialist ensures that contract terms align with company objectives, mitigate risk, and comply with applicable laws and policies. This position serves as a subject matter expert on contractual matters and helps to continuously improve contract management practices and systems.

Based in Mumbai, this role will be responsible for supporting a wide range of projects across India and overseas.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, amendments, and renewals.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and business teams to align contract terms with internal requirements and risk standards.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify and escalate non-standard terms and potential legal or business risks.
• Track and manage the lifecycle of complex contracts, including key milestones, deliverables, and renewal/termination dates.
• Maintain and improve contract templates, clause libraries, and standard processes to support consistency and efficiency.
• Support training and education on contracting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with Contract Administrators to ensure accurate contract recordkeeping, compliance monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Assist in managing relationships with external vendors and ensure performance against contractual terms.
• Analyze contract trends and data to provide insight and support strategic decision-making.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in contracts, procurement, legal operations, or a related function along with Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field; paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks, procurement policies, and data privacy/security considerations.
• Experience implementing or administering contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and redlining commercial agreements.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate across diverse teams prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law, business terms, and risk concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex terms clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in using electronic signature and document collaboration platforms (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Pro).

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work on exciting, challenging and at times groundbreaking designs and projects with market-leading clients whilst having the backing of a leading international firm
• There is continued support from the leadership team with a measured and flexible approach to carrying out day to day activities
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement

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