About PhonePe
Founded in 2016, PhonePe is India’s leading digital payments platform with over 600 million registered users and a merchant network spanning 40+ million outlets. The platform handles over 330 million daily transactions and an annualized TPV exceeding INR 150 lakh crore. Its growing portfolio includes financial services (insurance, lending, wealth management), Pincode (hyperlocal commerce), and Indus AppStore (an indigenous app ecosystem).
PhonePe is driven by a mission to democratize access to money and digital services, empowering every Indian to progress in their personal and professional lives. The company is headquartered in Bangalore.
Eligibility
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Education: LLB or LLM from a recognized Indian university/law school
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Experience: 8–10 years post-qualification experience in corporate legal practice, with at least 3–4 years in an in-house role, ideally in the IT/ITES/technology sector
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Domain Expertise: IT procurement, SaaS and PaaS contracts, commercial and cross-border legal advisory
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation
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Draft, vet, and negotiate IT procurement agreements, SaaS/PaaS contracts, infrastructure, licensing, consulting, MSA, NDA, SLA, and partner/vendor agreements
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Customize templates, draft negotiation playbooks, and ensure clarity around key clauses—indemnity, liability limitation, termination, data protection, etc.
2. Stakeholder Management & Legal Advisory
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Work closely with IT, procurement, finance, operations, and product teams
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Advise internal stakeholders on commercial contracts, rights, obligations, and legal risks
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Participate in internal and external negotiations, including vendor onboarding
3. Compliance & Risk Management
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Ensure legal compliance with the Indian Contract Act, IT Act, data privacy laws, and relevant statutory frameworks
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Monitor regulatory developments and maintain contract repositories, trackers, and audit readiness
4. Process Development & Training
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Create and update standard legal templates and SOPs
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Conduct internal awareness sessions on legal policies
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Support automation of contract lifecycle and compliance tools
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills:
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Deep understanding of Indian contract and commercial law
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Excellent legal drafting, redlining, and negotiation skills
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Familiarity with contract management tools and Microsoft Office
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Awareness of DPDPA and intellectual property law in tech licensing
Soft Skills:
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High personal integrity and professional ethics
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Strong written and verbal communication
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Ability to work independently and manage complex legal issues
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Problem-solving mindset with business enablement approach
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly through PhonePe’s careers portal. For any special accommodations or accessibility support during the hiring process, applicants may fill out the required form available via the official listing.
Why Join PhonePe?
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Work on cutting-edge legal challenges in a rapidly growing tech environment
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Collaborate with some of the country’s brightest minds
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Contribute to platforms that impact millions daily
Employee Benefits (Full-Time Roles Only)
Health & Wellness:
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Medical, critical illness, accidental, and life insurance
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On-site medical support, emergency assistance, and wellness programs
Parental Support:
Mobility & Retirement:
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Relocation support, travel assistance, PF and NPS options, gratuity
Additional Perks:
PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity. All applications are considered without discrimination.