Assistant Manager / Manager - Legal and Contracts

Job Description – Assistant Manager / Manager – Contracts Position: Assistant Manager / Manager – Contracts Experience: 5+ Years Location: [Location] Industry: Railway / Infrastructure / EPC / Engineering Projects Department: Contracts / Commercial Reporting To: Head – Contracts / Commercial Head Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Contracts professional to manage the complete contract lifecycle for EPC/railway infrastructure projects.

The role will be responsible for contract administration, claims, variations, commercial negotiations, risk management and ensuring contractual compliance with customers, subcontractors and vendors. The ideal candidate should have strong exposure to EPC contracts, project execution, contractual correspondence, claims management and commercial negotiations , preferably within the railway, metro, infrastructure or engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Administration Manage contracts from award through execution, completion and closure. Review and interpret contractual terms, conditions, specifications, BOQ and scope of work. Ensure project teams comply with contractual obligations, milestones and deliverables. Maintain proper records of contractual documents, notices, correspondence and approvals. Track key contractual dates, obligations, milestones and deliverables.
2. Claims & Variations Identify and evaluate potential claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT) and additional cost opportunities. Prepare and submit contractual notices, claims and variation proposals. Analyze delays, disruptions and changes impacting project cost and schedule. Coordinate with project, planning, engineering and finance teams for claim substantiation. Support negotiations and settlement of claims with clients, subcontractors and vendors.
3. Contractual Correspondence Draft and review contractual letters, notices, replies and commercial communications. Ensure timely issuance of notices in accordance with contractual requirements. Maintain a comprehensive contract correspondence and notice register . Advise project teams on contractual implications of important communications and decisions.
4. Commercial & Negotiation Support commercial negotiations with customers, subcontractors and suppliers. Review subcontractor/vendor agreements, amendments and commercial terms. Monitor contractual payments, deductions, penalties, LDs, securities and other commercial obligations. Assist in resolving commercial disputes and contractual issues.
5. Risk Management Identify contractual and commercial risks during project execution. Maintain a Contract Risk Register and develop mitigation strategies. Highlight potential exposure related to delays, LDs, scope changes, price escalation and non-compliance. Provide timely contractual advice to project management.
6. Project Coordination Work closely with Project Management, Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Legal teams. Participate in project review meetings and provide contractual/commercial inputs. Ensure project decisions are aligned with contractual rights and obligations. Support management in major contractual negotiations and escalations. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Commerce or related discipline . A qualification in Contracts Management, Commercial Management or Law will be an advantage. 5+ years of relevant experience in contracts/commercial management. Experience in EPC, railway, metro, infrastructure, construction or engineering projects preferred.

Required Skills

Strong understanding of EPC/Construction contracts . Good knowledge of claims, variations, EOT and delay analysis . Strong contractual drafting and correspondence skills. Commercial negotiation and stakeholder management. Ability to read and interpret contracts, BOQs, specifications and project documents. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good understanding of project schedules and cost implications. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint . Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in the following will be preferred: Railway Signalling / Telecom / Electrification / Track / Metro projects Government / PSU / Railway contracts EPC and turnkey contracts FIDIC / GCC / SCC / Employer-specific contract conditions Claims and dispute management Subcontract management Large-value infrastructure projects Key Competencies Contract Management Claims & Variation Management Commercial Acumen Contractual Risk Management Negotiation Skills Analytical Thinking Stakeholder Management Contractual Documentation Problem Solving Attention to Detail