Legal Assistant - UK Shifts

Job Title: Contract Drafting & Review Specialist (JD) Shifts: 06:00 – 03:30 AM IST Location: Thane Working Days: Mon-Fri Job Brief We’re seeking an experienced professional to own the drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing of a wide variety of contracts. The ideal candidate will ensure legal compliance, align agreements with business goals, mitigate risk, and maintain accurate contractual records. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate diverse contracts—such as vendor agreements, service contracts, employment contracts, NDAs, licensing and partnership agreements. Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, sales, and other internal teams to align contractual terms with company strategies and policies. Analyze contract terms to identify legal or business risks (e.g., liabilities, termination clauses, indemnification) and propose mitigation strategies. Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal standards. Maintain a central repository of contract documentation and metadata for easy retrieval and tracking. Monitor the contract lifecycle—managing renewals, amendments, expirations—and flag deadlines proactively. Provide guidance and training to internal teams on contract policies, best practices, and risk areas. Support in resolving contract disputes, audits, and compliance reviews. Prepare contract performance reports and metrics for senior management. Stay current with legal developments, industry trends, and enhancements in contract management practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM), Business Administration, or a related field. Law graduates (JD) strongly preferred. 2+ years of experience in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation, ideally in in-house legal, corporate, or law firm settings. Strong command of contract law , legal terminology, and risk assessment. Excellent negotiation, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office ; familiarity with contract management systems (e.g., DocuSign, SAP Ariba, CLM tools) is a plus. Certifications like CPCM or Certified Professional Contract Manager add significant value. In the case of JD-qualified roles, a valid license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction is often required.

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