Head of Contracts (DGM Contracts)

Quess Corp Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quess Corp Limited in Bengaluru, Karnataka, seeks a Head of Contracts (DGM Contracts). This full-time, senior legal role focuses on managing contractual risks, drafting strategic agreements, and ensuring compliance with labor and data privacy laws in a large workforce management setup.

The candidate will lead contract drafting, negotiations and CLM administration, working with global customers and internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and drive strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law and negotiation processes.
• Data privacy regulations and prevailing legal laws.
• Experience with IT/ITES contracts and large-scale engagements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and modify contractual instruments for business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value strategic agreements with global customers.
• Review NDAs, RFPs, RFIs, LOIs, SOWs, and change orders for legal implications.
• Develop legal reference toolkits, SOPs, contract frameworks, and boilerplate templates.
• Administer the contracts management function and CLM platforms.
• Handle data protection and privacy-related documents.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Job description

Head of Contracts (DGM Contracts)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Quess Corp Limited

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Minimum 10+ years of experience in contracts; In-depth knowledge of contract law, negotiation processes, Data Privacy regulation, and prevailing legal laws; Prior experience in handling IT/ITES contracts; Sound drafting and communication skills.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Head of Contracts (DGM Contracts) at Quess Corp Limited

Quess Corp Limited, India's largest staffing and workforce solutions company, is hiring a Head of Contracts (DGM Contracts) based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This is a full-time, mid-senior level legal role focused on managing contractual risks, drafting strategic agreements, and ensuring compliance with labor and data privacy laws within a large-scale workforce management environment.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: At least 10+ years of experience in contracts.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of contract law, negotiation processes, Data Privacy regulations, and prevailing legal laws.
• Industry: Prior experience in handling IT/ITES contracts is required.
• Skills: Sound drafting skills, excellent interpersonal communication, and analytical abilities to influence senior management.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Prepare, review, and modify contractual instruments to support business activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value strategic business agreements and commercial transactions with global customers.
• Review documentation including NDAs, RFPs, RFIs, LOIs, SOWs, and change orders to assess legal implications.
• Develop legal reference toolkits, SOPs, contract frameworks, and standard boilerplate contracts.
• Administer the contracts management function and manage Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms.
• Handle data protection and privacy-related documents.

Compensation & Mode

• Stipend/Salary: Not specified in the source.
• Employment Type: Full-time.