Contracts & IP Protection Manager
Divar publication. نشر دیوار
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Tehran • Iran
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead the full lifecycle of commercial contracts.
- Translate business needs into appropriate contracting approaches (RFP/RFQ, tender, direct negotiation, exceptions) in line with the Procurement Bylaw.
- Draft and standardize tender documentation, including instructions, evaluation criteria, commercial terms, and technical annexes; ensure compliance with thresholds, approvals, and documentation requirements.
- Serve as Secretary to the Tender Committee: Plan sessions, set agendas, compile dossiers, and coordinate member participation.
- Present structured options and recommendations; record minutes and resolutions; monitor execution of decisions with full auditability.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and annexes (e.g., SLA/KPI, service levels, change control, acceptance, payment terms, performance securities, liquidated damages, confidentiality, IP).
- Maintain a contract template library; manage redlines and version control; ensure alignment with applicable laws and internal policies.
- Lead bilingual negotiations (English/Persian) with suppliers, partners, and service providers.
- Strong understanding of tax and insurance implications in commercial and service contracts, including withholding obligations, VAT treatment, and contractor insurance compliance.
- Monitor deliverables, timelines, variations, extensions, suspensions, and close-outs; manage claims, force majeure events, notices, and remedies.
- Coordinate with finance on payments, retentions, set-offs, penalties, and final accounts.
- Track supplier performance against SLA/KPI metrics and initiate corrective actions.
- Facilitate commercial, technical, and legal negotiations during execution to resolve issues proactively.
- Manage dispute resolution mechanisms (escalation, mediation, expert determination, arbitration, litigation) in coordination with internal and external counsel.
- Administer a CLM system and contract repository; drive process improvements (policies, SOPs, templates, checklists) to reduce cycle time and mitigate risk.
- Enforce standards related to anti-corruption, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and record-keeping; prepare reports for management and audit purposes.
- Train internal stakeholders on contracting best practices and the Procurement Bylaw.
- Ensure all contracts clearly define ownership, licensing, and usage rights for intellectual property developed or used under commercial arrangements.
- Lead or coordinate responses to potential IP infringements, misappropriation, or unauthorized use of the company’s assets in both online and offline environments, including digital platforms, partner operations, and physical materials.
- Review and draft clauses on copyright, trademarks, patents, and confidential information to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.)
- Experience: Minimum 2 year as a Contracts Legal Specialist and 1 year as a Contracts Manager in reputable Iranian companies, with demonstrable end-to-end ownership of the contracting process.
- Language: Strong command of English (reading, writing, and speaking), sufficient to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and correspondence.
- Core Competencies: Ability to design fit-for-purpose contractual architectures that mitigate execution risk and anticipate operational scenarios.
- In-depth knowledge of Iranian legal frameworks governing obligations, contract law, corporate and commercial law, and civil procedure for dispute resolution.
- Experience managing procurement and contracting under a company bylaw and improving internal processes.
- Ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers and translate technical requirements from engineering/AI teams into measurable contractual terms.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and confident use of AI-enabled tools for drafting, summarization, risk analysis, and version comparison while maintaining confidentiality.
- Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with key concepts of English/common law contracting (e.g., warranties vs. conditions, limitation of liability, indemnities, misrepresentation) for cross-border agreements.
- Experience with arbitration or alternative dispute resolution; exposure to international contracting frameworks.
- Hands-on experience in IP and e‑commerce law within a technology/platform business, including privacy and data protection.
- Experience implementing or operating CLM systems and establishing contract templates/playbooks.
Benefits
- You'll have a great **impact **: Your contributions will be pivotal in our mission to serve millions of people.
- You’ll be part of a team that values **craftsmanship**, **speed**, and **innovation**.
- We offer **health insurance**, and a culture that values **learning **and **autonomy**.
- You’ll be surrounded by **people who care about doing great work **— and enjoy it along the way.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
contract draftingcontract negotiationcontract managementdispute resolutionSLA/KPI managementprocurement processeslegal complianceintellectual property lawcommercial lawcivil procedure
Soft skills
bilingual communicationstakeholder trainingproblem-solvingrisk mitigationorganizational skillspresentation skillscollaborationanalytical thinkingattention to detailadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.)