Lead - Contracts Review

Persistent Systems; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Education benefits

Cutting-edge technologies

Flexible hours

Life & health insurance

Long service awards

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a Lead - Contracts Review for the USA with 15+ years of experience to lead the development, review and negotiation of SOWs, MSAs, and related commercial agreements.

You will partner with Legal, Sales, Procurement, Finance and Delivery to establish governance, standardize templates, and drive lifecycle improvements, while enjoying a culture focused on talent development and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Lead the development, review, and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and related commercial agreements.
• Develop and standardize SOW templates that defines scope, deliverables, timelines, pricing, assumptions and acceptance criteria.
• Partner closely with Legal, Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Delivery teams to ensure contractual alignment with business objectives.
• Establish contract governance framework and playbooks.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract life cycle management processes.
• Support dispute resolution and contract interpretation when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and negotiation of SOWs, MSAs, and related commercial agreements.
• Develop and standardize SOW templates with defined scope, deliverables, timelines, and pricing.
• Collaborate with Legal, Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Delivery to align contracts with business goals.
• Establish governance frameworks and playbooks for contract management.
• Improve lifecycle management processes and resolve disputes when needed.

Skills

Contract negotiations

SOWs

MSAs

Contract templates

Vendor management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Ariba

DocuSign

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking for Lead - Contracts Review with hands on experience in negotiation, SOWs, MSAs, etc,

• Role: Lead - Contracts Review
• Location: USA
• Experience : 15+ Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What will you do:

• Should have experience of 15+ years.
• Lead the development, review, and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and related commercial agreements.
• Develop and standardize SOW templates that defines scope, deliverables, timelines, pricing, assumptions and acceptance criteria.

Expertise You’ll Bring:

• Partner closely with Legal, Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Delivery teams to ensure contractual alignment with business objectives.
• Establish contract governance framework and playbooks.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract life cycle management processes.
• Support dispute resolution and contract interpretation when needed.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”