India, Assistant Manager- Professional Independence

**JOB DESCRIPTION

About KPMG in India**

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

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Job Title: AM– Contracts

Post- qualification legal experience with a strong preference for considerable experience as in -house counsel, preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company or Indian multinational.

Considerable experience in drafting, review and negotiation of client/third party contracts

Understand the firm's risk management policies and processes and have the ability to assess risk in line with the same.

Ability to work independently and pragmatically and be accountable for delivery of highquality work.

Ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, meet deadlines, and handle high pressure situations.

Ability to exercise judgement regarding confidential and sensitive information

Ability to collaborate with others in fast paced environment and willingness to work towards business-friendly solutions

Experience in working with teams in other countries and time zones

Role & Responsibilities

Drafting, review and negotiation of client/third party contracts.

Liaising with internal stakeholders, business teams, senior management in a timely manner to close complex contractual issues.

Gain deep understanding of contractual/legal concepts and provide clarifications on legal concerns to senior management and business teams.

Work under tight deadlines, within the legal and risk framework of the firm to provide quick solutions to ensure smooth closure of contracts/agreements.

Negotiate with clients/third parties on contractual matters. To escalate critical matters internally, assess risk in engagements undertaken by the firm and seek support to close contracts in a timebound manner.

Understand Firm policies, framework, and SOP applicable to the role. Update SOP, train junior team members, and support in simplifying processes, automation, and innovation within the team.

Gain a broad understanding of the firm's risk management policies.

Be an excellent professional and have integrity in all your dealings

Accuracy while performing the various task so as not to expose the Firm to undue risk

Always acting in accordance with legal / regulatory / and internal risk procedures, remaining independent and objective at all times.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office tools

Familiarity with legal and other productive technology tools will be an added advantage.

Strong executive presence, excellent communication, and relationship development skills

Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding, deadline-driven environment

Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously

Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Keen sense of responsibility, solid professional standards, excellent track record of dependability

6+ Years of relevant experience

Equal employment opportunity information

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QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification: LLB/LLM