Associate Manager, Contracts & Advisory

About PhonePe Limited:

Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore. 

PhonePe’s portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance, Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India, which are aligned with the company’s vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

Culture:

At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday!. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right  thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you’re excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of  the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!

Job Title: Associate Manager – Legal
Location: Bangalore
Department: Contracts
Education: LLB / LLM from a recognized university
Experience: Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal practice, preferably with focus on procurement contracts and commercial laws.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly motivated and business-oriented Associate Manager – Legal to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong foundation in contracting, and with experience in various types of procurement contracts, as well as a wide range of general commercial agreements relevant to the Indian corporate and regulatory environment.
The role demands a balance of legal acumen, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management, ensuring all business operations align with applicable laws and contractual obligations, while supporting strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
 Draft, review, vet, and negotiate:
o Procurement agreements, including facilities, real estate, services contracts etc.
o MSAs, NDAs, SLAs, licensing agreements, reseller/partner agreements, and consulting/service contracts

 Ensure clarity of commercial terms, risk assessment, and protection of company’s interests and rights. Ensure all requisite clauses and protections are included in the contracts, such as limitation of liability, indemnity, data protection, termination conditions.
 Customize standard templates and build negotiation playbooks tailored to the company’s risk appetite and processes.
2. Stakeholder & Business Partnering
 Engage with cross-functional teams including procurement, business, finance, information security, product, and operations, to support their contracting needs
 Act as a legal advisor on commercial matters, advising on rights, liabilities, and risk mitigation strategies
 Participate in internal business negotiations and vendor/onboarding processes from a legal standpoint
3. Compliance & Legal Risk Management
 Ensure contracts are compliant with the Indian Contract Act, IT Act, Data Protection Laws and other relevant statutory requirements

 Stay abreast of evolving regulatory and compliance frameworks in India.
 Maintain and update legal trackers, and contract repositories
4. Policy, Process & Template Management
 Develop and periodically update contract templates, legal SOPs.
 Drive awareness of legal and compliance policies through internal trainings and workshops
 Contribute to automation initiatives for contract lifecycle management

Desired Candidate Profile:
Must-Have Qualifications & Experience:
 LLB or LLM from a recognized Indian law school/university
 4 years of total PQE, with experience in procurement contracts
 Experience in contract negotiation and legal advisory for various procurement needs, and commercial contracts
 Familiarity with Indian IT regulatory frameworks
Key Skills:
 Strong command of Indian contract law and commercial legal principles
 Advanced legal drafting and redlining skills
 Excellent negotiation skills with internal and external parties (vendors, suppliers, partners)
 Risk-aware, yet commercially flexible
 Proficient in legal tools, MS Office, and contract management systems
Soft Skills:
 High integrity and professional ethics
 Strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills
 Ability to manage workload independently with minimal supervision
 Problem-solving attitude with a focus on enabling business within legal boundaries

Nice to Have:
 Exposure to international contracting norms
 Knowledge of the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and its business implications
 Prior experience with internal audits, legal compliance checklists, and vendor legal due diligence, especially in regulated businesses

Why Join Us?
 Work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
 Be part of a legal team that plays a strategic role in enabling scalable, technology-led growth

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
• Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
• Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment 
• Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. We see ourselves as a place for intellectual curiosity,  ideas and debates, where diverse perspectives lead to deeper understanding and better quality results. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of  gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please fill out this form.

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