Manager, Legal Vacancy In Phonepe
Phonepe invited applications for the post of Manager, Legal
Key Responsibilities:
1. Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
● Draft, review, vet, and negotiate:
o Commercial Procurement agreements, including facilities, real estate, services contracts etc.
o Technology, SaaS and licensing agreements.
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
● 7-10 years of total PQE, with experience in commercial contracts, law firm experience is preferred procurement contracts, or and law firm experience
● 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
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