Associate Contract Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 800000 (ie INR 5-8 LPA)

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Bangalore

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Management Professional to support end-to-end contract lifecycle processes across commercial agreements. This role involves drafting, reviewing, redlining, and tracking contracts such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, MoUs, and vendor agreements. You will play a key role in ensuring contracts are accurate, compliant, and aligned with business objectives while maintaining a structured repository and tracking critical milestones.

Working closely with cross-functional teams including legal, procurement, and business stakeholders, you will contribute to contract negotiations, risk identification, and timely execution of agreements. The role requires a strong understanding of contract structures, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will also support internal processes by coordinating approvals, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of legal and business operations, with a focus on precision, organization, and collaboration.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end contract lifecycle management, from drafting to execution and renewal
• Draft, review, and redline commercial agreements including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, MoUs, and vendor contracts
• Track contract milestones such as deadlines, renewals, terminations, and deliverables
• Maintain and organize contract repository ensuring proper documentation and archiving
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather inputs for contract preparation and negotiations
• Assist in identifying risks and provide recommendations through contract reviews and redlines
• Monitor contractual obligations to ensure compliance and flag potential issues
• Coordinate approvals, signatures, and documentation as per internal processes
• Support continuous improvement of contract management workflows and systems

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3–5 years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or commercial support roles
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts such as NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs
• Excellent drafting, reviewing, and redlining skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to interpret legal and business language effectively
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and document management tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Basic understanding of contract law, compliance, and risk assessment
• Experience with contract management tools or exposure to procurement/sales contracting environments is a plus