Senior Manager - Contracts

Jubilant Pharma, LLC; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,322,000 - 1,984,000; Full time

Job summary

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited is seeking a Senior Manager - Contracts at our Noida corporate office. You will lead drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements, manage the contract lifecycle, and provide strategic advice to stakeholders across procurement, finance, HR and operations. The role emphasizes risk management, governance, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate holds LL.B. (LL.M. preferred) with 10-15 years in legal/commercial contracting, and will drive best practices,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) required.
• Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) preferred.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize a wide range of agreements including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, technology and SaaS contracts, and HR contracts.
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal and termination.
• Advise stakeholders on risk allocation, indemnities, warranties, and dispute resolution.
• Lead contracts professionals, establish SLAs and performance metrics, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

LL.B.

LL.M.

Tools

MS Word

Contract management software

Job description

Jubilant Bhartia Group is a global conglomerate founded by Mr. Shyam S Bhartia and Mr. Hari S Bhartia with strong presence in diverse sectors like Pharmaceuticals, Contract Research and Development Services, Proprietary Novel Drugs, Life Science Ingredients, Agri Products, Performance Polymers, Food Service (QSR), Food, Auto, Consulting in Aerospace and Oilfield Services. Jubilant Bhartia Group has four flagships’ Companies- Jubilant Pharmova Limited, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited and Jubilant Industries Limited. Currently the group has a global workforce of around 43,000 employees.

About Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

JubilantIngreviaisnowamemberoftheeliteGlobalLighthouseNetwork(GLN) oftheWorldEconomicForum(WEF)

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We are proud to be aGreat Place to Work certified!

Jubilant Ingrevia history goes back to 1978 with the incorporation of VAM Organics Limited, which later became Jubilant Organosys and then Jubilant Life Sciences and now demerged to an independent entity as Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, which is listed in both the stock exchanges of India. Over the years, company has developed global capacities and leadership in chosen business segments.

Ingrevia is born out of a union of ‘Ingredients’ and ‘Life’ (‘Vie’ in French). Jubilant Ingrevia Limited is committed to offering high-quality and innovative life science ingredients to enrich all forms of life.

Jubilant Ingrevia, a global integrated Life Science products and Innovative Solutions provider serving, Pharmaceutical, Nutrition, Agrochemical, Consumer and Industrial customers with our customised products and solutions that are innovative, cost-effective and conforming to excellent quality standards.

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited offers a broad portfolio of high-quality ingredients that find application in a wide range of industries. Jubilant Ingrevia’s portfolio also extends to custom development and manufacturing for pharmaceutical and agrochemical customers on an exclusive basis.

Ourbusinessissplitacross3businessverticals,withgloballeadership acrossourkeyproductlines.

Speciality Chemicals: The Specialty Chemical business of Jubilant Ingrevia manufactures Pyridine, Picolines and its forward integration derivatives, which finds application in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, solvents, metal finishes, fine chemicals, semiconductors etc.

We have also launched new platform of Diketene & its value-added derivatives for multiple industry use. We are an established ‘partner of choice’ in CDMO, with more investment plans in GMP & Non-GMP multi-product facilities for Pharma, Agro and Semi-conductor customers.

Chemical Intermediates: The Chemical Intermediates business has acetic anhydride and value added anhydrides and aldehydes catering to various industries.

Nutrition & Health Solutions: The Nutrition & Heath Solutions business unit offers B3 & Picolinates (Chromium & Zinc) which are fully backward integrated. Our ingredients find application in animal nutrition, human nutrition, personal care, etc. We provide high-quality feed & food additives having application in poultry, dairy, aqua & pet food industry. In Human Nutrition & Health Solutions, we offer food ingredients & premix solutions to nutrition.

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited is supported by five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in India. We practice world-class manufacturing processes in our day-to-day operations, assuring our customers with unmatched quality and timely delivery of products through innovations and cutting-edge technology. Transforming Manufacturing for Operational Excellence & Sustainability with "zero tolerance to any non-compliance" is the core focus of Jubilant Ingrevia Manufacturing.

We have 5 world-class manufacturing facilities i.e. One in UP at Gajraula, Two in Gujarat at Bharuch and Savli, Two in Maharashtra at Nira and Ambernath.

Environment Sustainability

The company is committed to environmental sustainability and supports green chemistry by prioritising the use of bio inputs in manufacturing. Jubilant is one of the world’s largest producers of Acetaldehyde from the bio route.

Organization : - Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

Designation & Level: - Senior Manager - Contracts

Location: - Corporate Office - Noida

Job Summary

The Senior Manager - Contracts will lead the organization's contract management function, ensuring that all commercial, procurement, technology, vendor, customer, and business agreements are drafted, reviewed, negotiated, and executed in a manner that protects the company's legal and commercial interests. The role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, procurement, finance, HR, compliance, and external counsel to support strategic business objectives while mitigating legal and contractual risks.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of agreements, including:
  • Customer agreements
  • Vendor and supplier contracts
  • Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Technology and SaaS agreements
  • Consulting and professional services agreements
  • Licensing and partnership agreements
  • Employment-related and HR contracts
• Provide commercially pragmatic legal advice during contract negotiations.
• Ensure contracts align with company policies, risk appetite, and applicable laws.

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle from request initiation through execution, renewal, amendment, and termination.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, clauses, and playbooks.
• Establish and improve contract approval workflows and governance processes.
• Track contractual obligations, milestones, renewals, and key deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate legal, financial, operational, and reputational risks within contractual arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Advise stakeholders on risk allocation, liability management, indemnities, warranties, and dispute resolution provisions.
• Support internal audits and compliance assessments related to contractual obligations.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders during commercial discussions and procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Security, Compliance, HR, and Operations teams to facilitate contract execution.
• Act as the primary legal point of contact for contract-related queries and escalations.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor contracts professionals and legal team members.
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics for contract turnaround times.
• Conduct training sessions on contract policies, negotiation strategies, and legal risk awareness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the contracts management process.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes and claims.
• Coordinate with litigation counsel where required.
• Ensure proper documentation and preservation of contractual records.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) required.
• Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) preferred.
• Additional certifications in DPDP, Contract Management, Corporate Law, or Compliance are desirable.

Experience

• 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in legal and contract management roles.
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience working with cross-functional and senior business stakeholders.
• Experience in Manufacturing and Chemicals Sector will be an added advantage.
• Contract drafting and negotiation expertise
• Strong understanding of commercial and corporate law
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Business acumen and commercial orientation
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Leadership and team development
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Expertise in core commercial and service agreements
• Supplier governance and ESG compliance management
• Contract risk assessment and regulatory compliance
• Commercial negotiation and stakeholder management

Success Metrics

• Contract turnaround time (TAT)
• Number of contracts negotiated and executed
• Reduction in contractual risk exposure
• Compliance with contractual governance standards, company’s DOA and contracting policies.
• Timely renewal and obligation management
• Process efficiency and automation improvements

Preferred Characteristics

• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative approach to legal support.

Jubilant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. To know more about us, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jubilant-bhartia-group/