Manager, Legal

As an Assistant Manager Legal/Manager Legal at PhonePe, your role will involve reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex, strategic contracts in the information technology space, specifically focusing on ecommerce/quick commerce contracts. You will provide practical and strategic legal advice to the business stakeholders in ecommerce and quick commerce, handling matters related to e-commerce laws, FDI policy, consumer protection laws, data privacy, and intellectual property. Key Responsibilities: - Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts related to e-commerce operations, including vendor agreements, marketplace agreements, terms of service, logistics agreements, software licensing agreements, marketing agreements, and services agreements. - Advisory: Advise business stakeholders on products and services related to ecommerce operations in India, considering relevant laws and regulations such as FDI policy, consumer protection laws, data privacy regulations, advertising regulations, IT laws, product safety regulations, intellectual property rights, and contract law. - Regulatory Updates: Stay updated on changes in e-commerce laws and regulations, advising the business on potential impacts and necessary adjustments. - Training and Education: Provide training to internal teams on legal and compliance matters related to e-commerce. - Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to provide legal guidance and support. - Legal Research: Conduct legal research and analysis on specific e-commerce related issues. Qualifications and Prerequisites: - Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree required; Master of Laws (LLM) preferred. - Minimum 7 years of experience focusing on e-commerce laws, regulations, and advisory. - Excellent drafting and negotiation skills. - Strong research, analytical, and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, preferably within the e-commerce industry. - Familiarity with contemporary ecommerce/quick commerce business models in India is a plus. PhonePe offers full-time employee benefits including medical insurance, wellness programs, parental support, mobility benefits, retirement benefits, and other benefits. Working at PhonePe provides a rewarding experience with great people, a creative work environment, and opportunities to take on roles beyond a defined job description. Join us at PhonePe and be part of a team that thrives on innovation and impact!,