09.Corporate Legal Counsel

Job Description

PayPay India is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to provide legal support and guidance for business operations, with the objective of enabling compliant, secure and efficient operations.

Department: Corporate

Main Responsibilities

• Establish strong legal foundations as the company scales.
• Ensure contracts, policies, and business activities are legally compliant.
• Reduce legal and regulatory risks through proactive review and advisory.
• Support incident response documentation and regulatory communication.
• Build structured compliance processes rather than reactive handling.
• Protect the company’s interests in commercial negotiations.
• This role will act as a key legal gatekeeper.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (vendor, partnership, NDA, service agreements, etc.).
• Identify legal risks and provide mitigation strategies.
• Maintain contract repository and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
• Support business teams during contract discussions.

B. Policy & Governance

• Draft, review, and update internal policies (HR policies, data protection, Privacy Policy, compliance, code of conduct, etc.).
• Ensure e-Learnings compliance
• Ensure alignment with applicable laws and industry regulations.
• Develop SOPs for legal and compliance processes.

C. Compliance Management

• Monitor regulatory requirements applicable to the company.
• Ensure timely filings, registrations, and statutory compliance.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews.

D. Incident & Risk Support

• Support drafting of incident reports and regulatory communication.
• Assist in handling legal notices and disputes.
• Conduct preliminary legal assessment of business risks, RCM & BCP.
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.

E. Information Security Management

• Driving and increasing information security awareness across teams
• Ensuring all relevant policies are regularly reviewed and kept up to date
• Monitoring and ensuring timely completion of mandatory e-learning modules
• Closely tracking developments in India’s DPDP law and ensuring appropriate and timely actions

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• LL.B. (Mandatory)
• LL.M. (Preferred but not mandatory)
• Company Secretary (CS) qualification (added advantage, not mandatory)

Professional Experience

• 3-4 years of relevant experience
• Experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Exposure to compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in contract negotiation.
• Experience handling corporate governance matters.

Preferred Qualifications

Mid-Level Corporate Legal Professional

• Has hands-on experience in contract drafting and review.
• Can independently manage routine legal matters.
• Understands compliance frameworks.
• Has worked in a startup, fintech, corporate, or law firm setup.
• Is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of corporate and commercial laws.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret statutes and regulations.

Behavioural Competencies

• High attention to detail.
• Strong risk assessment ability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ethical integrity and confidentiality.

6. Ideal Candidate Profile

• Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Can build processes from scratch.
• Is comfortable operating without a large legal team.

Remarks

＊Please note that you cannot apply for PayPay (Japan-based jobs) or other positions in parallel or in duplicate.

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