Principal Specialist- Real Estate Contracts

Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of real estate, facilities, professional services, and project delivery contracts.

• Conduct preliminary contract reviews and redlines, draft amendments, and coordinate agreements through final execution.

• Support the preparation and management of MTAs, MSAs, order forms, NDAs, and associated amendments.

• Partner with Legal and internal stakeholders to complete required compliance and data privacy processes.

• Establish and maintain engagement plans and governance frameworks for key suppliers to support service quality and performance.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records in contract management platforms and procurement systems.

• Manage contract execution workflows through DocuSign and monitor completion to ensure timely closure.

• Track contract renewals, key milestones, actions, and risks, proactively identifying items requiring attention.

• Coordinate with purchase order teams to support PO creation and monitor progress through completion.

• Develop executive-level analyses, reports, and presentations to communicate contract status, risks, and opportunities.

• Support project planning and execution while adapting to changing priorities and business requirements.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in real estate services contract management or a closely related field.

• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts throughout their lifecycle.

• Working knowledge of data privacy, information security, and contractual considerations associated with service agreements.

• Familiarity with facilities management, real estate services, and professional or project delivery contracts.

• Understanding of different services and commercial models, including time-and-materials and fixed-price agreements.

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, judgment, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to track actions and risks using technology and effectively plan and execute projects.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Legal, procurement, suppliers, stakeholders, and all levels of management.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.

• 3–5 years of additional experience with services or software contracts is desirable.

• Legal education or professional experience is considered an advantage.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and remain adaptable in a dynamic environment.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive contractual matters.

Benefits:

• Full-time position based in Bangalore, India.

• Hybrid working arrangement, combining onsite and offsite work.

• Opportunity to manage end-to-end contract lifecycles across real estate and professional services.

• Exposure to global stakeholders, Legal teams, procurement functions, suppliers, and senior management.

• Opportunity to influence supplier governance, contract processes, and business outcomes.

• Work within a fast-paced, complex environment with opportunities to develop advanced contract and commercial expertise.

• Exposure to a broad range of contract types, services models, compliance requirements, and enterprise systems.

• Opportunity to build expertise in real estate services, facilities management, procurement, and contract lifecycle management.