Senior Manager Contracts And 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: Senior Manager – Legal

Location: Bangalore

Department: Legal & Regulatory

Education: LLB / LLM from a recognized university

Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal practice, preferably in an in-house legal role with focus on IT contracts and commercial law

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly motivated and business-oriented Senior Manager – Legal to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in drafting and negotiating technology-related contracts, including IT procurement, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) agreements, 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:

• Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate:
• IT procurement agreements, cloud services contracts, hosting and infrastructure agreements
• SaaS and PaaS agreements tailored to Indian and cross-border operations
• MSAs, NDAs, SLAs, licensing agreements, reseller/partner agreements, and consulting/service contracts
• Ensure clarity of commercial terms, risk allocation, limitation of liability, indemnity clauses, data protection, and termination conditions
• Customize standard templates and build negotiation playbooks tailored to the company’s risk appetite
• Stakeholder & Business Partnering
• Engage with cross-functional teams including IT, procurement, finance, information security, product, and operations to support 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
• Compliance & Legal Risk Management
• Ensure contracts are compliant with the Indian Contract Act, IT Act, Data Protection Laws and relevant statutory requirements
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory and compliance frameworks in India.
• Maintain and update legal trackers, and contract repositories
• 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
  

• LLB or LLM from a recognized Indian law school/university
• 8-10 years of total PQE, with at least 3–4 years in an in-house legal role in IT/ITES/Technology sector
• Experience in contract negotiation and legal advisory for software procurement, SaaS/PaaS deals, and commercial contracts
• Familiarity with Indian IT regulatory frameworks, DPIIT guidelines
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Exposure to cross-border SaaS transactions and international contracting norms
• Knowledge of the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and its business implications
• Understanding of intellectual property rights in technology licensing
• Prior experience with internal audit, legal compliance checklists, or vendor legal due diligence
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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