Associate Manager, Contracts & Advisory
BangaloreFull-TimeManagerOther
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 – LegalLocation: BangaloreDepartment: ContractsEducation: LLB / LLM from a recognized universityExperience: Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal practice, preferably with focus on procurement contracts and commercial laws.
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 standpoint3. 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 frameworksKey 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 systemsSoft 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
