IT Contract Management - Team Lead

ISG (Information Services Group); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ISG (Information Services Group) is seeking experienced legal professionals to drive contract lifecycle management for IT agreements. You will draft, negotiate, and execute Master Service Agreements, NDAs, SOWs, and amendments while supporting due diligence for M&A activities.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, 8+ years in IT contracts, and the ability to collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders across functions. Bengaluru-based, on-site duties with global client exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law required.
• Minimum 8+ years of IT contracts experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience drafting and negotiating Master Service Agreements, NDAs, SOWs, amendments.
• Experience in Merger and Acquisition contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management with vendors and suppliers.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute IT agreements including MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs.
• Coordinate due diligence and support M&A contract activities.
• Review terms to identify risks, cost savings, and process improvements.
• Manage contract renewals, terminations, and related correspondence.
• Provide reporting to client and internal partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Contract management

IT contracts

M&A exposure

Education

Law degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Wanted: dynamic and creative individuals ready to connect with a like-minded team. You’ll enjoy all the autonomy you need to help our clients make their digital infrastructure faster and more effective. Free reign for free spirits doesn’t mean you’ve got to go it alone. Over 1400 teammates from around the globe are eager to help you out when things get down to wire. Their expertise will put you on the winning path and keep you there. So get ready to kickstart your career with a team that’s connected – connected by freedom.

Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Lead the management of the entire contract lifecycle, including the drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• ISG Processes Implementation: Understand and implement ISG Contract Lifecycle Management processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• M&A Support: Coordinate and execute the due diligence process, ensuring that all relevant information is gathered, analyzed, and reported. Contribute to drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts related to M&A activities.
• Contract Review and Analysis: Review and analyze contract terms to identify potential risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Legal contracts and documents including License Agreements, Service Agreements, ADM Agreements, IT Agreements, EUC Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, etc.
• Contract Research and Client Support: Conduct contract research to address client queries on complex IT Agreements, providing informed responses and support. Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments within the client organization to grasp business objectives, desired product/service specifications, and projected demand.
• Negotiation: Negotiate business terms on behalf of clients for software, hardware and service agreements ranging from $25k-hundreds of millions. Also provide support in contract negotiations by conducting research, reviewing terms, and analyzing agreements.
• Renewal and Termination Oversight: Assist in managing contract renewals and terminations, ensuring processes are followed and documentation is complete.
• Issue and Dispute Resolution: Support the resolution of issues and disputes related to contractual obligations, facilitating communication between stakeholders.
• Legal Correspondence Management: Manage legal notices, approvals, consents, and other correspondence related to contracts, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Reporting: Provide required reporting to client including but not limited to regular progress updates to direct manager and to key internal partners.

Required Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Law
• Min 8 +years’ experience in IT field
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Business sense and ability to develop critical thinkin.
• Exposure and experience in handling IT contracts administration, drafting and research
• Experience in contracting to include but not be limited to Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Amendments and NDAs
• Experience in Merger and Acquisition work
• Excellent analytical abilities to grasp the key points from complicated details.
• High Level of expertise in Microsoft (Office, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio).
• Excellent organization, strong written/verbal communications and writing styles with an eye for detail.