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 workplace 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 Desired Candidate Profile Must-Have Qualifications Experience 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 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 Nice to Have 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 Why Join Us Work in a fast-paced innovation-driven workplace 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 Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression creativity innovation and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers We see ourselves as a place for intellectual curiosity ideas and debates where diverse perspectives lead to deeper understanding and better quality results PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally regardless of gender sexual preference religion race color or disability If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please fill out this form Read more about PhonePe on our blog