Corporate Legal Counsel at PayPay India: Apply Now!

About PayPay India

PayPay India is a fintech company associated with PayPay, a digital payments platform launched in Japan in 2018. The company serves millions of users and operates with a globally diverse workforce across multiple countries.

About the Job

PayPay India is hiring a Corporate Legal Counsel to provide legal support and guidance for business operations while ensuring compliant, secure, and efficient functioning of the organisation. The role involves handling contracts, compliance management, governance frameworks, regulatory matters, and legal risk mitigation.

The selected candidate will work closely with business teams and act as a key legal gatekeeper for the organisation.

Department

Corporate

Eligibility

Candidates should possess:

• LL.B. degree (mandatory)
• LL.M. degree (preferred but not mandatory)
• Company Secretary (CS) qualification (added advantage)

Experience Required

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

Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• 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

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• Have hands-on experience in contract drafting and review
• Be capable of independently managing routine legal matters
• Understand compliance frameworks
• Have experience working in startups, fintech companies, corporates, or law firms
• Be comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Be proactive and capable of building processes from scratch
• Be comfortable operating without a large legal team

Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service agreements
• Identify legal risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Maintain contract repositories and ensure compliance with agreed terms
• Support business teams during contract discussions

Policy and Governance

• Draft, review, and update internal policies including HR policies, Privacy Policy, compliance policies, and code of conduct
• Ensure e-learning compliance
• Ensure alignment with applicable laws and regulations
• Develop SOPs for legal and compliance processes

Compliance Management

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

Incident and Risk Support

• Draft incident reports and regulatory communications
• Assist in handling legal notices and disputes
• Conduct preliminary legal assessments of business risks, RCM, and BCP
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections

Information Security Management

• Drive information security awareness across teams
• Ensure policies are regularly reviewed and updated
• Monitor completion of mandatory e-learning modules
• Track developments in India’s DPDP law and ensure timely compliance actions

Application Procedure

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