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Job Overview

Serve as legal advisor and day-to-day counsel for the global Supply Chain Management (SCM) function including claims management.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Align with the strategic vision for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and the Sustainability and Governance (S&G) team

Review and manage projects related supply chain claims and coordinate with legal & Contracts Management

Implement and execute proactive legal policies to minimize risk and protect the organization

Draft prime contract flow down requirements into vendor subcontracts, purchase orders or existing MSAs

Draft, review, negotiate and approve vendor purchase orders, supply orders and subcontracts

Make recommendations and support the project manager and operations team on vendor agreements, taking into consideration risk mitigation

Provide ongoing legal guidance and project management support throughout the contract lifecycle

Collaborate with S&G team and SCM to proactively identify and implement process and efficiency improvements

Responsible for expanding expertise and contracting knowledge within SCM

In conjunction with SCM, develop and maintain consistent standards and work processes for vendor contracting across the global organization

Design and execute appropriate training in supply chain contracts to SCM and Contracts professionals

In conjunction with Legal Counsel – Indirect Procurement, assist with drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide variety of corporate agreements, including IT agreements, non-disclosure agreements, security agreements, talent development agreements, procurement agreements, office equipment rental and/or purchase agreements

Essential Qualifications and Education

Qualification in law preferably a J.D. or LLB degree from a reputed Indian university and 5-10 years of broad legal experience in the construction, industrial or energy industry, with an emphasis on supply chain support, contract drafting and negotiation skills

Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment

Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law in a business environment

Excellent writing, research, and commercial negotiation skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

High degree of professional ethics and integrity, sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information

Proven experience and knowledge with vendor agreements and prime contract flow down drafting preferred

Able to work collaboratively with a global and diverse team

Proactive thinker and creative problem solver

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