Assistant Manager – Legal Business Services (Contract Management) | Deloitte South Asia LLP | Mumbai
Table of Contents
- Role snapshot
- Key responsibilities
- Required qualifications and experience
- What success looks like
- Growth and development at Deloitte
- How to apply
Deloitte South Asia LLP is hiring an Assistant Manager in its Legal Business Services team to lead contract management consulting and operations across pre‑ and post‑award lifecycles, with a strong focus on technology‑enabled delivery, CLM tooling, and managed services. The role requires deep commercial contracting expertise, hands‑on experience with Icertis/SmartContracts, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders in fast‑paced consulting environments.
Role snapshot
- Title: Assistant Manager – Legal Business Services (Contract Management)southasiacareers.deloitte
- Location: Mumbai (with collaboration across India/global teams)southasiacareers.deloitte+1
- Function: Contract lifecycle consulting, CLM enablement, playbooks/SOPs, risk and obligations management, and service delivery for complex professional services engagementssouthasiacareers.deloitte
Key responsibilities
- Subject‑matter leadership:
- Provide SME support across pre‑ and post‑contract management, contract consulting, and obligations tracking; socialize contractual requirements with cross‑functional teams.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Shape contract strategies for client RFPs/solutions; co‑lead solutioning and RFP responses with innovative, tech‑enabled proposals.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Delivery and enablement:
- Lead consulting workstreams on contract templatization, process design, SOPs and playbooks; drive adoption of firm templates and policies.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Mentor and train Legal Managed Services colleagues; deliver learning interventions to elevate contracting maturity across teams.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Technology and data:
- Deploy and scale CLM/contract automation tools—experience with Icertis and SmartContracts is essential; leverage GenAI where appropriate.simplyhired+1
- Advance initiatives spanning legal software, cloud, data analytics, operate services, privacy and security; integrate procure‑to‑pay workflows and tools where relevant.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Stakeholder management:
- Collaborate with global teams and clients, resolve complex contracting issues, and drive common outcomes across diverse stakeholders.southasiacareers.deloitte
Required qualifications and experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Experience: 6+ years in contract management or closely related areas.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Domain expertise:
- Commercial contracting principles in civil and common law; strong grasp of full contracting lifecycle, P2P processes, and tech applications.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Risk in professional consulting services and practical approaches to mitigate it.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Tools and tech:
- Essential: Hands‑on experience with contract management/automation platforms such as Icertis and SmartContracts.simplyhired+1
- Preferred: Experience with GenAI; familiarity with procure‑to‑pay lifecycle and tooling.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Core skills:
- Outstanding written/oral communication, collaboration, and negotiation; customer‑service mindset and teamwork.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Leadership and prioritization under high volume; decisive execution in dynamic environments.southasiacareers.deloitte
What success looks like
- High‑quality delivery of contract consulting projects (playbooks, SOPs, templates) and measurable improvements in cycle time, risk posture, and compliance.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Effective CLM deployment and adoption, integrating obligations tracking, analytics, and downstream P2P touchpoints.southasiacareers.deloitte
- Strong stakeholder trust through proactive, pragmatic guidance across business, legal, tax, procurement, and delivery teams.southasiacareers.deloitte
Growth and development at Deloitte
Deloitte provides structured development, mentoring, and on‑the‑job learning through global programs and Deloitte University, enabling professionals to build world‑class skills in a fast‑changing environment.southasiacareers.deloitte
How to apply
Apply through Deloitte’s South Asia careers portal by searching for “Assistant Manager | Legal Business Service | Mumbai,” and submit the application with a tailored resume that highlights:
- Complex commercial contracting experience (civil/common law), pre‑/post‑award responsibilities, and stakeholder outcomes.
- CLM implementation/operations (Icertis/SmartContracts), obligations/risk frameworks, and metrics achieved (cycle time, compliance, savings).
- Contributions to RFP solutioning, playbooks/SOPs, and enablement/training.southasiacareers.deloitte+1
Official Notification:
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