08.Corporate Legal Counsel

About  PayPay India

PayPay, a fintech company providing a service enjoyed by over 75 million users since its launch in 2018 in Japan. The company is now home to a very diverse team of members from more than 50 countries. We grew to a team of several thousand employees in Japan but are far from over. We are still in the Day 1. Every day, new members join us from all over the world to create new value and deliver it to society.

Why India ?

To build our Payment services, we got technical cooperation from Paytm (A large payment service company in India). And based on their customer-first technologies , we created and expanded the smartphone payment service in Japan. Therefore, we have decided to establish a development base in India, because it is a major IT country with many talented engineers, as evidenced by the fact that cutting-edge mobile payments can continue to be generated.

OUR VISION IS UNLIMITED

We dare to believe that we do not need a clear vision to create a future beyond our imagination. PayPay will always stay true to our roots and realise a vision (future) that no one else can imagine by constantly taking risks and challenging ourselves. With this mindset, you will be presented with new and exciting opportunities on a daily basis and have the opportunity to grow and reach new dimensions that you could never have imagined.

Job Description

PayPay India is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to provide legal support and guidance for business operations, with the objective of enabling compliant, secure and efficient operations.

Department: Corporate

Main Responsibilities

• Establish strong legal foundations as the company scales.
• Ensure contracts, policies, and business activities are legally compliant.
• Reduce legal and regulatory risks through proactive review and advisory.
• Support incident response documentation and regulatory communication.
• Build structured compliance processes rather than reactive handling.
• Protect the company’s interests in commercial negotiations.
• This role will act as a key legal gatekeeper.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (vendor, partnership, NDA, service agreements, etc.).
• Identify legal risks and provide mitigation strategies.
• Maintain contract repository and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
• Support business teams during contract discussions.

B. Policy & Governance

• Draft, review, and update internal policies (HR policies, data protection, Privacy Policy, compliance, code of conduct, etc.).
• Ensure e-Learnings compliance
• Ensure alignment with applicable laws and industry regulations.
• Develop SOPs for legal and compliance processes.

C. Compliance Management

• Monitor regulatory requirements applicable to the company.
• Ensure timely filings, registrations, and statutory compliance.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews.

D. Incident & Risk Support

• Support drafting of incident reports and regulatory communication.
• Assist in handling legal notices and disputes.
• Conduct preliminary legal assessment of business risks, RCM & BCP.
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.

E. Information Security Management

• Driving and increasing information security awareness across teams
• Ensuring all relevant policies are regularly reviewed and kept up to date
• Monitoring and ensuring timely completion of mandatory e-learning modules
• Closely tracking developments in India’s DPDP law and ensuring appropriate and timely actions

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• LL.B. (Mandatory)
• LL.M. (Preferred but not mandatory)
• Company Secretary (CS) qualification (added advantage, not mandatory)

Professional Experience

• 3-4 years of relevant experience
• Experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Exposure to compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in contract negotiation.
• Experience handling corporate governance matters.

Preferred Qualifications

Mid-Level Corporate Legal Professional

• Has hands-on experience in contract drafting and review.
• Can independently manage routine legal matters.
• Understands compliance frameworks.
• Has worked in a startup, fintech, corporate, or law firm setup.
• Is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of corporate and commercial laws.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret statutes and regulations.

Behavioural Competencies

• High attention to detail.
• Strong risk assessment ability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ethical integrity and confidentiality.

6. Ideal Candidate Profile

• Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Can build processes from scratch.
• Is comfortable operating without a large legal team.

Remarks

＊Please note that you cannot apply for PayPay (Japan-based jobs) or other positions in parallel or in duplicate.

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