Head - Contracts - Sports - LLB/LLM

Job Title: Head - Contracts (Sports)

Location: Delhi

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Head - Contracts to lead contract governance, commercial contracting, and risk management for the Sports business. The role will drive standardization of contract templates, clause libraries, CLM adoption, and governance of high-value commercial contracts while partnering with Legal, Business, Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead contract governance for high-value and strategic contracts.

- Develop and maintain standard contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks.

- Drive Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and digital contracting initiatives.

- Review, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.

- Support complex contract negotiations and provide risk-based recommendations.

- Monitor contractual obligations, compliance, renewals, claims, variations, and dispute management.

- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.

- Drive continuous improvement through contract performance reviews and governance frameworks.

Candidate Profile:

- 15+ years of experience in Contracts, Commercial, or Legal functions.

- LLB is mandatory; LLM or Contract Management certification is an added advantage.

- Experience in Sports, Sports Media, Sports Marketing, Sports Event Management, Broadcasting, or related industries is highly preferred.

- Strong exposure to commercial contracts, contract governance, risk management, and CLM tools.

- Experience in managing contracts related to sports players, teams, leagues, federations, sponsorships, media rights, or commercial partnerships will be preferred.

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.