Paytm Money - Manager - Legal (5-8 yrs)

Broking Experience Preffered

Job Summary:

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Legal Professional to join our legal team in a non-litigation role. The primary focus will be on handling legal agreements, contract management, vendor negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance-especially in line with SEBI's outsourcing policies and other applicable regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Drafting & Negotiation:

- Draft, review, vet, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs, technology contracts, SaaS Agreements etc.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to finalize agreements protecting the company's interests.

- Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.

Contract Management:

- Maintain and update the agreement tracker to monitor contract lifecycles, renewal dates, and key obligations.

- Ensure timely closure, execution, renewal, and archival of agreements.

Regulatory Compliance (Outsourcing):

- Ensure adherence to SEBI regulations concerning outsourcing of critical activities.

- Evaluate vendor agreements and arrangements to assess compliance with regulatory outsourcing guidelines.

- Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure necessary approvals and disclosures are in place.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:

- Prepare regular reports and updates for senior management on contract status, key legal risks, and compliance observations.

- Respond to queries from internal departments relating to agreements or regulatory compliance matters.

Policy Adherence & Process Improvement:

- Contribute to the development and implementation of legal processes and templates.

- Support in internal audits and regulatory inspections related to outsourcing arrangements.