Cluster Manager – Finance & Accounts

Job description

**Job Purpose** To drive digital transformation initiatives within the Legal Function through implementation, management, and enhancement of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Legal AI solutions, Litigation Management, Notice Management, Trademark Management, Advocate Empanelment Systems, and Legal ERP platforms. The role requires a blend of legal expertise, technology implementation capabilities, stakeholder management, and process transformation experience. **Duties and Responsibilities** Legal Technology Implementation - Lead implementation and rollout of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms. - Configure and optimize legal processes within CLM solutions. - Create and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, approval workflows, and negotiation frameworks. - Work with internal business teams, IT teams, vendors, and external consultants for solution deployment. Legal AI Initiatives - Drive adoption of AI-enabled legal tools for: oContract review oLegal research oNotice drafting oLitigation analysis oRisk identification oKnowledge management - Evaluate emerging Legal AI products and recommend deployment strategies. - Define governance and quality controls for AI-generated legal output. Litigation & Notice Management - Establish centralized litigation management processes. - Manage legal case repositories, hearing schedules, document tracking, and reporting. - Develop notice management workflows including issuance, response tracking, escalation, and reporting. - Define MIS and dashboards for legal leadership. Trademark & IP Management - Manage trademark lifecycle including: oApplication tracking oRenewals oOppositions oInfringement monitoring - Coordinate with external IP attorneys and regulatory bodies. Legal ERP & Workflow Automation - Drive implementation of Legal ERP modules. - Design and optimize workflows for: oAdvocate Empanelment oLOA / POA Management oDocument Management oMatter Management oContract Management oLegal Repository - Identify automation opportunities and process efficiencies. Stakeholder Management - Partner with Legal, Compliance, Secretarial, Risk, Procurement, Business, and Technology teams. - Liaise with solution vendors for implementation and support. - Conduct requirement gathering workshops and prepare BRDs/User Stories. Governance & Compliance - Ensure platform compliance with: oApplicable laws and regulations oInternal policies oAudit requirements oData privacy standards - Support internal and external audits concerning legal systems and records. Technical Competencies Must Have - End-to-end CLM implementation experience. - Legal process transformation experience. - Contract drafting and review expertise. - Litigation and notice management exposure. - Vendor management experience. - Strong legal documentation and analytical skills. Preferred Experience in: - CLM Platforms (Icertis, Agiloft, SirionLabs, Ironclad, Legistify or equivalent) - Legal AI Solutions - Workflow Automation Platforms - ServiceNow - ERP Integrations - Power BI / Legal Dashboards - AI-enabled Legal Research Tools Functional Knowledge Strong understanding of: - Indian Contract Act - Companies Act, 2013 - Consumer Protection Laws - Intellectual Property & Trademark Laws - SARFAESI Act - BFSI Regulatory Environment - Legal Operations & Governance Frameworks **Required Qualifications and Experience** ParticularsDetails DesignationAdvocate Legal Technology & Digital Transformation FunctionLegal LocationBajaj Finance Limited, Viman Nagar, Pune Experience58 Years QualificationLL.B. (Mandatory), LL.M. Preferred Industry PreferenceBFSI / NBFC / Banking / FinTech / Legal Technology Organizations Reporting ToAI & Tech COE Technology Lead