Deputy Manager

Role & responsibilities

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Protiviti entities in India with a specific focus on RFPs and contracts from government/public sector clients.
• Review, analyze, and advise on legal terms in government-issued RFPs, tenders, and bid documents.
• Draft, review, and redline government contracts, including master service agreements, empanelment contracts, and work orders.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams (legal, compliance, business) to support government-sector engagements.
• Participate independently in negotiations with government agencies and public sector clients, ensuring alignment with applicable procurement rules and internal risk frameworks.
• Monitor changes in public procurement laws, regulatory developments, and government contracting policies, and advise the business accordingly.
• Ensure contract compliance with data privacy laws, including provisions under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), IT Act, and any sector-specific obligations applicable to government entities.
• Maintain high-quality legal deliverables under strict timelines associated with government bids.

Ideal Exposure & Competencies

• Ability to work independently and provide legal direction under tight submission deadlines.
• Willingness to understand sector-specific government procurement frameworks and service categories.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple RFPs and client contracts.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of Hindi or regional languages is a plus for govt liaison).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive government procurement cycles.

Preferred candidate profile

• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and negotiating RFPs and contracts from central/state government departments, PSUs, or semi-government bodies.
• Familiarity with public procurement laws, CVC guidelines, and other compliance norms applicable to government contracts.
• Prior experience supporting consulting, audit, or advisory services in government sector is preferred.
• Comfort with regulatory environments and legal risk assessments in public sector engagements.