RELX Looking for Contracts Associate at Haryana , Gurgaon Full Time

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Purpose of the job: provides proactive, efficient and confidential legal support to the elsevier`s technology and procurement teams by: (a) reviewing and, where necessary, drafting various contractual documentation including work orders, statements of work and service contracts; (b) ensuring that contractual documentation complies to applicable law and elsevier and relx policies; (c) recognising and escalating matters that create significant risk to the businessHas strong knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and procedures and experience working with a variety of commercial contractsWorks closely with the contracts manager and under the supervision of a senior lawyerRoles and responsibilities:

The ability to prioritize and work under a tight scheduleExcellent organisational skills and productive, efficient work habits.
Advanced writing and communication skillsProduce (or amend/reformat where necessary) first class, accurate documents, letters, memos, faxes, reports, graphs, spreadsheets and other documentation using word for windows, powerpoint, excel.take minutes at meetings when and where requiredType and distribute and file minutes as soon after meeting as possible
Basic computer skills, including word for windows, outlook, excel and powerpoint
In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principlesSummarizing legal documentsDrafting legal documentation, including preparing contracts from standard templates, inserting legal sentences and drafting contractual provisions in accordance with guidance from the contracts manager or a senior lawyerProof reading legal documents for sense, consistency, logical order, grammar, typographical errors, cross-references and adherence to document templates, including formatting, and preparing documents for signatureReviewing clauses across a number of different templates and updating templates where neededCarrying out and taking full responsibility for one-off projects as requested

Functional competencies:

Excellent organisational skills.
Good telephone manner and communication skills at all levels.
Ability to work without supervision but also to work effectively with a supervising senior lawyer where necessary.
Ability to work as part of a teamStrong commitment to maintain confidentialityAbility to use own discretion and initiative.
Ability to work proactively, and enjoy problem solving and conducting legal research.
Ability to work with a variety of projects simultaneously and prioritise.
Attention to detailTactful, diplomatic and sensitiveProfessional.
Flexible and adaptableApproachableHonestPunctualProactiveA `will do` approachMethodical, logical and organised.
Interested in understanding all aspects of job and businessConfident, self assured and friendlyPositive and enthusiastic.

Skills required: experience: experience working in a legal team, whether in a law firm or in house environmentExperience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractsSkills: the successful candidate will have a bachelor of laws or similiar university degreeReport writing skillsProject management skillsGood grammar, spelling and style with ability to draft letters, review documents, etc- elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by lawIf a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact [email protected] or if you are based in the us you may also contact us on 1.855.833.5120Please read our candidate privacy policy

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