Sr. Specialist - Legal

Job Title: Sr. Specialist - Legal

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

The General Legal team at GF is looking for a Senior Legal Specialist in Bangalore who will play a pivotal role in reviewing and negotiating various contracts and NDAs with suppliers and customers including contract life cycle management process and advisory support. This position includes significant exposure to global contracting, especially US contracts, and requires strong negotiation capabilities. The role will also be expected to provide support to the broader legal team on other projects as the need may arise.

Essential Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

• Lead drafting, reviewing, redlining and negotiating of various contracts including Master/General Service Agreement, Supply Agreements, Consultancy, SAAS, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Amendments etc., with suppliers and customers
• End to end contract life cycle management. Develop process and framework to manage consistent best-in-class contract terms
• Provide advice and counsel to various functional areas of the business, including identifying and mitigating risks, and the impact and application of contract terms
• Should have good knowledge of CLM tools (preferably iCertis) and other tools such as SAP Ariba, Docusign, Service Now, etc.
• Identify legal, operational, financial, and compliance risks in contracts and advise mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with corporate policies
• Facilitate contract audits and internal reviews.
• Support negotiations and discussions with external vendors, clients, partners, consultants, and service providers.
• Provide contract training and guidance to internal teams.

Required Qualification:

• Law degree from a reputed law school with atleast 5 years of experience in contract management.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and analytical skills across diverse contract types.
• Exposure to collaborating with cross-functional teams such as procurement, audit, finance, operations and insurance.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value contracts with global stakeholders. Prior experience of supporting the global legal teams is necessary.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.