Sub-region Contracts Manager, India

Rockwell Automation; New Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness program

Volunteer time off

Volunteer matching program

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in India seeks a Sub Region Manager for Contracts & Negotiations to lead a team and manage complex commercial contract negotiations across the region. Hybrid work in India, reporting to the Regional Contracts Manager-AP.

The role requires a law/commerce background, 5+ years in contracts, and strong negotiation and risk-management skills, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, business, commerce, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in commercial contracts, negotiations, and contract management.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a contract, legal, or commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk assessment, and commercial negotiation strategies.
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Contracts & Negotiations professionals.
• Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements including sales, license, construction, subcontract, and NDA.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial, legal, and contractual risks while advising stakeholders.
• Partner with Business Units, Legal, Sales, and other functions to obtain approvals for non-standard terms.
• Act as a trusted business advisor by providing contractual guidance and ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in law / related field

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Sub Region Manager, you will lead a team of Contracts & Negotiations professionals and be responsible for managing complex commercial contract negotiations across an assigned territory. You will collaborate closely with Business Units, Legal, Sales, Pricing, and Senior Leadership to support business growth while effectively managing contractual risk.

You will report to the Regional Contracts Manager-AP and work in India a Hybrid environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Contracts & Negotiations professionals, serving as the primary escalation point for contractual matters.
• Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements including sales agreements, license agreements, construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial, legal, and contractual risks while providing strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Business Units, Legal, Sales, and other functions to obtain approvals for non-standard contractual terms in accordance with company policies.
• Act as a trusted business advisor by providing contractual guidance, ensuring compliance with company standards, and supporting business objectives throughout the contract lifecycle.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, Commerce, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial contracts, negotiations, and contract management.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a contract, legal, or commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk assessment, and commercial negotiation strategies.
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Law Degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting industrial automation, manufacturing, engineering, or technology businesses.
• Expertise in negotiating complex customer and subcontractor agreements.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Industry knowledge in Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, or related markets.
• Experience developing training programs and mentoring contract professionals.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time Off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.