Job Title : Senior Associate – Legal Location : PAN India Job Summary Cognizant invites application from qualified law graduates for the position of Senior Associate within the Global Alliance and Technology procurement team. The candidate will be required to review and negotiation contracts 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 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. Identifying contractual, commercial and operational risks and exposures in the contracts; Providing inputs/mark-up on contracts to negate/mitigate contractual, commercial and operational risks and exposures. Working with internal and external clients to structure, prepare, negotiate and finalize agreements, letters of intent, commercial proposals, etc. Participate in discussions with internal stakeholders, external counsels and advisors during the entire contracting process. Ability to provide business legal advice, with good critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Dynamism and proactive approach to work, with a pragmatic and pro-business view of legal issues. Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and coordinate complex issues with diverse levels of management and employees. Essential Skills Having sound 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 Good interpersonal skills 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. 00055857661