Contract Review Lawyer at Stantec

Pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Review, Risk Management, Legal Analysis, Commercial Terms Review, Professional Services Contracting, Construction Law, Stakeholder Management, Legal Writing, Business Acumen, Conflict Resolution, Compliance, Project Risk Mitigation

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Contract Review Lawyer Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works behind the scenes to support operational excellence. Our functional services teams (FSTs) provide services to 22,000 employees in over 350 locations worldwide. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger. Your opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for one experienced lawyer to join our Risk Management team based out of our Pune, India. Your Key Responsibilities Our Risk Management team members are leaders in the organization with respect to ethics and demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity. In this role, you would join a team of lawyers and Contract Review Specialists in the review of contracts as part of a larger global Risk Management team. The following is a list of major responsibilities of this role: * By using your professional experience, legal training, and business acumen you will review contracts for adherence to corporate standards and policies, identify and communicate deviations and risks to project leadership, coordinate with local corporate counsel in other countries, and work with all of them to find practical solutions to resolve contract issues on a wide variety of projects in assigned business lines. * You will critically review scopes of service and commercial terms and can appreciate and communicate nuanced general legal and commercial risk associated with such terms. * You will contextualize risks with the project characteristics, prioritize those risks, and allocate time and resources appropriately. * You will advise on internal processes and actions to mitigate legal and project risk. * You will continuously develop and improve upon contracting processes, resources, and precedents. Your Capabilities and Credentials * You can: * Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the professional services contract life cycle and communicate risks inherent at various stages of a project. * Thrive in an environment with a high operational tempo with limited supervision. * Build trust and enduring partnerships with people in your organization. * Can use independent judgement and decisiveness to resolve complex issues. * Use leadership skills to effectively communicate and positively influence senior professionals and business leaders. * To qualify for this role, you will possess a LLB or equivalent degree, and be admitted to practice law in Pune, India. * You must possess exceptional written and verbal communications skills in the English language. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

Responsibilities

The role involves reviewing contracts for adherence to corporate standards and identifying legal and commercial risks. The lawyer will collaborate with global counsel to find practical solutions and improve contracting processes.