Job Title : Manager – Legal Location : PAN India Job Summary Cognizant invites application from qualified law graduates for Managerial position within the Global Alliance and Technology procurement team. The candidate will be required to oversee the contract review and negotiation with technology partners as required for Cognizant’s business operations. The candidate will be primarily responsible for safeguarding Cognizant’s interests and provide appropriate legal advice and mitigations to businesses on legal and commercial risks under contracts. Key Responsibilities Partnering with various business units of Cognizant and help them in creating contractual framework to support Cognizant business. Drafting, vetting and negotiating various global Contracts and other documents including Software License and subscription agreements, Alliance/Teaming agreements, sub-contracts, RFP(s), Non-Disclosure agreements. Ability to analyse legal implications of various legal, commercial and operational risks in a contract and advising internal stakeholders of possible mitigations. Coordinating with various internal stakeholders and obtaining their input on contractual provision pertaining to their domain and assimilating them in the contract draft. Collaborate within the legal team to share knowledge, improve efficiency and continuously increase the added value of the legal function for the business. Having a strong legal and business acumen. Having strong organizational skills. Managing teams and direct reports and responsible for their career progression. Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and coordinate complex issues with diverse levels of management and employees. Demonstrating complete ownership and accountability. Drive initiatives to align with the learning culture and add value through the processes and practices. Essential Skills Having extensive contracting knowledge and experience especially handling technology contracts Good understanding of transactional (commercial) nuances Ability to assess risks and possible mitigations Fluency in written and verbal communication in English Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Demonstrating leadership qualities Qualifications Law Degree from a leading university and/or law school. Employee Status : Full Time Employee Shift : Day Job Travel : No Job Posting : Oct 12 2023 About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us Cognizant. 00056025851