Assistant Manager - Legal

Dr Lal PathLabs; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Lal PathLabs is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee PAN India contract management, including drafting, review and negotiation. The role involves due diligence of properties, maintaining the contract management system, and advisory support to safeguard the company's interests and reputation.

The candidate should have 5–6 years of experience in contract management, with preference for healthcare/diagnostics exposure, and hold a BA LL.B or LL.B.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in contract management in healthcare or related sector.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts to minimize risk.
• Knowledge of property due diligence and compliance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts to safeguard company interests.
• Manage contract lifecycle and ensure timely execution and renewal.
• Conduct due diligence on properties and maintain contract repository.
• Provide legal advisory to business teams and monitor compliance with policies.

Skills

Contract management

Drafting & negotiation

Due diligence

Legal advisory

Compliance

Education

LL.B / B.A. LL.B

Job description

This position will be responsible for taking care of PAN India Contract Management including Contract Drafting Review & Negotiation, due diligence of the properties, Contract Management System and advisory, keeping in mind safeguarding the company's interests and reputation.

• Contract Drafting Review & Negotiation:

1. Experience in due diligence of the properties as to verify the title, evaluating nature of the properties including developed and undeveloped, drafting of lease deeds while negotiating the terms of contracts as to minimize risks.
2. Ensure contract execution activities are completed as per timeline. Negotiate contracts and minimize risks and maximize legal rights and contractual entitlements and benefits. Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically and help the relevant department. Preparing repository for existing legal contracts and documents including assistance in executions.
3. Review of new contract for change in Laws/compliances, if found any Gap need to implement immediately. New contract template to be developed as per the Business requirements.
4. Ensure all the Agreements/Contracts are legally correct and there is no jeopardizing facts in the document. Ensure all the Agreements/Contracts are verified by Legal before signatures of authorised signatory.
5. To keep track of all contracts getting executed and ensure to upload it on the Contract Management tool. Agreement renewal should be on or before End date. If any agreement/Contract not renewal - Legal to take the mail confirmation from concern Business team before End date.

• Compliances and Labour Laws

1. Assist HR personnels in drafting and preparing official letters, and other correspondence related to domestic enquiries, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, or any labour-related matters, ensuring that all communications are accurate, professional, and compliant with company policies and applicable labour laws, while adhering to the guidance and instructions provided by the HOD/reporting manager.
2. Keep abreast of legislative changes and trends in corporate & Medico - legal industry and those trends that affect business. Performing extensive Due Diligence/Compliance Checks with all relevant information. Ensure all due diligence and compliance searches are completed on time.

• Advisory Function:

1. To give advisory to various business team / departments on legal issues. Assist reporting manager in various legal advisory work as may be assigned. Assist HOD/reporting manager in interpreting situations that warrant legal involvement.

• Experience: Minimum 5 - 6 years experience in Contract Management.
• Preferred Industry: Healthcare, diagnostics and related sector.
• Qualification: B.A.LL.B or LL.B