Associate​/Sr. Associate- Lifecycle Management

Position: Associate/ Sr. Associate-Contract Lifecycle Management
We are looking for a legally trained and detail-oriented Associate/ Sr. Associate to join our team and support contract lifecycle management (CLM) engagements. The ideal candidate will have experience working in legal operations, contract management, or CLM integration projects. This role focuses on supporting legal teams in streamlining and digitizing contract workflows, ensuring consistency, compliance, and efficiency across contract processes.

Incumbent will work closely with internal stakeholders and client legal departments to assist in legal review, standardization of contract templates, clause library development, and post-execution contract management activities

Eligibility Criteria  :
Candidates with proven  Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)  work experience need to apply for this job and only their profiles will be considered.  All other applications will be automatically rejected without review. FRESHERS NEED NOT TO APPLY  .

Work Location:

Gurugram, India
Mode of Work:
Work from Office

Employment Type:

Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

1) Template Standardization:
Assist in reviewing, rationalizing, and updating contract templates (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, SOWs) for consistency, legal compliance, and ease of automation in CLM platforms.
2) Clause Library Development:
Help build and maintain clause libraries by identifying frequently used clauses, preferred language, fallback positions, and alternative provisions.
3) Contract Review & Drafting:
Review third-party paper for legal and commercial risks, and draft standard agreements in line with organizational playbooks and client preferences.
4) Contract Abstraction:
Extract key metadata, clauses, obligations, and renewal dates from executed agreements for input into CLM systems.
5) Contract Data Migration:
Participate in legacy contract review and clean-up activities to support migration into CLM systems, including validation and quality control of legal data.
6) CLM Implementation Support:
Collaborate with legal teams and implementation partners to support contract process digitization, including legal input on workflow design, approval structures, and clause logic.
7) Playbook Alignment:
Work with clients to align contract language and workflows with internal playbooks and legal risk thresholds.
8) Lifecycle Support:
Provide support across pre-execution and post-execution contract stages including negotiations, approvals, execution, renewal, and termination.
9) Knowledge Management:
Assist in developing knowledge assets such as contract guidelines, clause usage rules, and FAQ documents to support contract teams.
10) Reporting & Analysis:
Generate legal-specific reports from CLM systems such as clause deviation tracking, risk flags, and renewal alerts.

Qualification &

Certifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B)
Candidates with additional certifications in Legal Operations, Legal Tech, or CLM platforms are a plus.

Work Experience:

2–6 years of experience working in a legal department, law firm, or managed legal services environment with direct involvement in contract review, standardization, or CLM-related legal process improvement initiatives.

Mandatory Skill:
Familiarity with CLM platforms (e.g. Contract Pod Ai , Icertis, Ironclad, Agiloft, Sirion Labs) and understanding of legal workflows in digital tools.

Technical Skills :
1) Strong foundation in commercial contract structures and legal terminology.
2)

Experience with legal template libraries, playbooks, and clause banks.
3) Ability to conduct legal abstraction and review against risk guidelines.
4) Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with legal tech or workflow design tools.
5) Strong attention to detail, ability to work with structured data, and effective communication with legal and business stakeholders.