KPMG India: Risk Management: Assistant Manager

Job Title: AM- Contracts

. Post- qualification legal experience with a strong preference for considerable experience as in -house counsel, preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company or Indian multinational.

. Considerable experience in drafting, review and negotiation of client/third party contracts

. Understand the firm's risk management policies and processes and have the ability to assess risk in line with the same.

. Ability to work independently and pragmatically and be accountable for delivery of highquality work.

. Ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, meet deadlines, and handle high pressure situations.

. Ability to exercise judgement regarding confidential and sensitive information

. Ability to collaborate with others in fast paced environment and willingness to work towards business-friendly solutions

. Experience in working with teams in other countries and time zones

Role & Responsibilities

. Drafting, review and negotiation of client/third party contracts.

. Liaising with internal stakeholders, business teams, senior management in a timely manner to close complex contractual issues.

. Gain deep understanding of contractual/legal concepts and provide clarifications on legal concerns to senior management and business teams.

. Work under tight deadlines, within the legal and risk framework of the firm to provide quick solutions to ensure smooth closure of contracts/agreements.

. Negotiate with clients/third parties on contractual matters. To escalate critical matters internally, assess risk in engagements undertaken by the firm and seek support to close contracts in a timebound manner.

. Understand Firm policies, framework, and SOP applicable to the role. Update SOP, train junior team members, and support in simplifying processes, automation, and innovation within the team.

. Gain a broad understanding of the firm's risk management policies.

. Be an excellent professional and have integrity in all your dealings

. Accuracy while performing the various task so as not to expose the Firm to undue risk

. Always acting in accordance with legal / regulatory / and internal risk procedures, remaining independent and objective at all times.

THE INDIVIDUAL

. Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office tools

. Familiarity with legal and other productive technology tools will be an added advantage.

. Strong executive presence, excellent communication, and relationship development skills

. Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding, deadline-driven environment

. Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

. Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously

. Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

. Keen sense of responsibility, solid professional standards, excellent track record of dependability

. 6+ Years of relevant experience