Contracts Manager

About the role

10Pearls, a global digital engineering partner, is looking for a business-oriented contracts professional to review commercial agreements, identify high-risk terms and recommend practical solutions that protect its interests. The role focuses mainly on US-governed agreements and works closely with business and sales teams to assess risks, recommend positions and support efficient deal closure.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, software development agreements, SaaS and subscription agreements, DPAs, vendor and partner agreements and consulting contracts.
• Assess and advise on key commercial terms such as limitation of liability, indemnities, warranties, IP ownership, confidentiality, information security, data breach obligations, termination rights and dispute resolution.
• Provide guidance on US commercial contracting requirements and agreements governed by US federal and state law.
• Partner with Sales, Delivery, Finance, HR, Procurement and Leadership to support deal closure while managing legal and commercial risk.
• Support contract reviews involving data privacy and information security, including GDPR and applicable US privacy regulations.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, approval standards and contract records.
• Manage renewals, amendments, claims, disputes and escalations, engaging external counsel where needed.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting technology services and cross-border operations.

Required profile

• LLB, JD or equivalent law degree from a recognised institution.
• 4-5 years of experience in commercial contracting, corporate legal practice or an in-house legal role.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating contracts with US-based clients, vendors or partners.
• Experience in technology, IT services, consulting, SaaS or professional services; exposure to international contracts and cross-border transactions.
• Experience supporting distributed teams and US business operations.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of US contract law and commercial contracting practices.
• Sound understanding of technology contracts, IP, data privacy and information security provisions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools and legal operations processes.