Rajeev Suri
Noida, ,UP
Summary
Experienced Contract Management Professional with over 12 years of expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex agreements, including IT, SaaS, and cross-border contracts. Adept at ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies, mitigating risks, and optimizing contract lifecycles through strategic oversight. Skilled in forensic investigations and eDiscovery, bringing analytical acumen and precision to high-stakes projects. Proven ability to develop process improvements, mentor teams, and create comprehensive SOPs, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring robust compliance. Excels in cross-functional collaboration and delivering results aligned with business objectives.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Manager (equivalent to Senior Manager)
Accenture Pvt. Ltd
05.2024 - Current
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts related to IT, ITes, SaaS, Software License Agreements, NDAs and other technology-based services, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Orders/Order Forms, Change Orders, and Termination Notices.
- Maintain accurate records and oversee the lifecycle of these agreements, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks in the procurement process, ensuring all agreements include appropriate risk management provisions aligned with client and company policies.
- Maintained accurate contract records, triaging overseeing the lifecycle of agreements, including renewals, amendments, and terminations, while ensuring compliance with risk management policies.
- Identified and mitigated procurement risks and implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and streamlined operations.
- Collaborated with Sourcing and Legal teams to address contract-related issues and ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Managed cross-functional projects, led team meetings to track progress and resolve challenges, and mentored junior team members to foster professional growth.
Manager
Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
6 2020 - 05.2024
- Managed drafting and execution across all stages of the contract lifecycle, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and regulatory standards.
- Ensured compliance with country-specific regulatory requirements in cross-border services, minimizing legal and operational risks.
- Crafted playbooks, SOPs, and working procedure documents to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and uphold team compliance with internal and external standards.
- Onboarded and mentored new associates, fostering their understanding of compliance protocols and contract management practices.
Assistant Manager
KPMG
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted in a project for Government of India for managing their contractual relationships with the vendors
- Identification of existing frauds and vulnerabilities in the process
- Conducted several case driven forensic analysis on allegations regarding vendor favoritism, bribery and suspected frauds
- Conducted compliance Investigation for a leading Payments Bank in India
Senior Consultant
Ernst and Young, LLP
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Set-up and handled a team of over 50 resources across multiple locations for a contract abstraction Project
- Conducted thorough contract reviews to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, identifying areas for process optimization
- Handled Projects regarding Investigations, AML Review and Anti Bribery
- Worked on several investigations in India and overseas (Abu Dhabi)
Senior Legal Associate
Quislex Legal Services Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Assisted in multiple eDiscovery and Contract Management projects
- Training and mentoring new resources.
Education
B.A. LL. B - Law
Law College Dehradun (H.N.B.G.U Affiliated)
05.2007 - 06.2012
Skills
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Fraud Investigations
- Project and Team Management
- CLM tools and Technology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Received "Associate of the Month Award" at Novartis for consistent high performance
- Received "High Achiever Award" at Novartis for great performance on multiple (and simultaneous) projects
- Received "SPARK" (Recognition & Reward) at Novartis for most of the projects, from stakeholders
- Got selected to work over-seas (Abu Dhabi) for International Investigation
- Received "Kudos Award" at EY for performing well on an International AML project
Timeline
Associate Manager (equivalent to Senior Manager)
Accenture Pvt. Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
KPMG
12.2018 - 05.2020
Senior Consultant
Ernst and Young, LLP
09.2014 - 12.2018
Senior Legal Associate
Quislex Legal Services Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - 04.2014
B.A. LL. B - Law
Law College Dehradun (H.N.B.G.U Affiliated)
05.2007 - 06.2012
Manager
Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
6 2020 - 05.2024
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