Senior Manager — Contracts & Legal (Government Procurement) – NeGD
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: BA-LLB or LLM (preferred); CS with contract specialization also considered.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: 8–10 years in contract management or legal roles, with a mandatory 3-year stint in Government, PSU, or Autonomous Body procurement.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Senior Manager for Contracts & Legal at NeGD serves as a critical gatekeeper for government IT procurement, examining RFPs, MoUs, and complex service level agreements. This role is designed for legal professionals who excel at identifying financial and operational risks within contract terms before they reach the award stage. By ensuring adherence to GFR 2017 and CVC guidelines, the incumbent supports the finance concurrence process for major projects under MeitY and IndiaAI. It is a high-responsibility post that involves drafting legal vetting notes and managing a comprehensive contract repository for the organization.
- Legal experts with a BA-LLB or LLM will find this role challenging as it involves interpreting complex technical and legal clauses in IT contracts.
- The position offers the opportunity to advise project teams on contract implications, cost escalations, and dispute resolution strategies.
- Candidates will lead the compliance efforts regarding GeM procurement mandates and QCBS selection methodologies.
- The role requires maintaining version control of critical documents and supporting CAG or internal audit queries on contract propriety.
- Preference is given to candidates with IACCM or CCMP certifications and prior experience with IT ministry contracts.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay is determined by NeGD contractual norms and is commensurate with the candidate's 8-10 years of professional experience.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Applications Personal Interview
Application Fees
Refer to the online application portal for fee details.
Reservation
UR: 1
How to Apply
- Visit the official Digital India Corporation recruitment portal at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/.
- Select the relevant job title from the list of active openings.
- Register as a new user or log in with existing credentials.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload necessary documents as specified in the online form.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 01 August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates should have a BA-LLB or LLM; Company Secretaries (CS) with a contract specialization are also considered.
A minimum of 8 to 10 years in contract drafting, examination, or management is required, including 3 years in Government or PSU procurement.
There is 1 vacancy available for this position at NeGD.