Your responsibilities

• Perform independent contract reviews, including all terms and conditions, in accordance with established rules of engagement.
• Identify deviations from standard language and approve or reject contract terms based on existing playbooks and guidelines.
• Propose appropriate contractual setups and counter-terms utilizing prior learnings where applicable.
• Support and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to contract management policies and procedures.
• Maintain oversight of request lifecycle, execute action points, perform follow-ups, and respond to queries promptly, adhering to defined SLAs.
• Advise stakeholders on company contracting processes, explain contract terms, and make recommendations aligned with company policies.
• Collaborate with internal business stakeholders, Legal Department, and Subject Matter Experts on escalated matters, focusing on quick resolutions.
• Develop internal knowledge resources, corporate tools, playbooks, processes, and guidelines.
• Provide training sessions for internal stakeholders on legal clauses, internal procedures, best practices, and negotiation positions.
• Route reviewed contracts for signatures and upload signed contracts to the company’s contract repository system.

Our requirements

• Master's Degree in Law.
• At least 2 years post-graduation experience as a lawyer with exposure to international contracts under multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven work experience as a procurement contract specialist in the Biotech industry or a related industry.
• Experience with Contract Management workflow and systems.
• Experience independently drafting contracts, managing contract reviews, and negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Excellent written, comprehension, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build effective relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask in an agile and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate good business judgment.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Optional

• Familiarity with corporate procurement processes and policies.
• Experience in conducting contract training sessions.
• Ability to develop and refine contract management tools and resources.