• Provide necessary support to the General Counsel and Legal Director as required
• Draft legal contracts, opinions, notices and correspondences as required
• Coordinate with other departments for conducting day-to-day activities of NMDC as well as supporting other departments in the drafting and reviewing contracts as and when required
• Provide advice and/or comments on contracts and/or other related documents
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with third parties in the interest of NMDC, when required
• Ensure that all appropriate internal processes and procedures are in place and ensure compliance of the same, providing advice and guidance, when and where needed
• Draft new/revise existing contract templates and guidelines under the guidance of the Legal Director
• Provide legal support to the Contracts Department in the management of contracts
• Ensure compliance with regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedure, when needed
• Assist different departments in the resolution/settlement of disputes with third parties be it mutual (amicable) or contentious (courts/arbitration)
• Provide guidance to team members reporting to the Senior Legal Advisor, supervise and review their work
• Legal research and formulation of legal opinions as and when required
• Provide all other legal assistance as may be required for NMDC and/or the line managers

Responsibilities

• Must have a methodical and well-organized approach to the work environment
• Must have experience with working in an integrated team environment
• Contractual and business knowledge
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to interface with colleagues at all levels
• Proactive attitude/Team player
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and possess time management skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure, with/without supervision, and have good planning and organizational skills