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About the Company

Payplex Technologies Private Limited is a diversified conglomerate active in sectors such as FinTech and digital payments, quick commerce and e-commerce, IT and software development, SaaS offerings, digital marketing and branding, retail and FMCG distribution, franchise operations, and supply chain services.

Role Overview

Seeking a seasoned Corporate Advocate/In-House Legal Counsel responsible for independently overseeing the legal, contractual, compliance, corporate governance, employment litigation, and regulatory functions throughout the group’s companies.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting, analyzing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements including MoUs, NDAs, franchise and vendor contracts, customer and partnership agreements.
Managing company incorporations, Registrar of Companies filings, and governance compliance.
Providing legal counsel to directors and senior leadership on strategic business matters.
Preparing Board resolutions, shareholder arrangements, and other corporate documents.
Representing the company in civil, commercial, consumer, labour courts, and arbitral forums across India.
Liaising with external legal representatives for litigation management.
Drafting legal communications such as notices, petitions, affidavits, and recovery proceedings, including matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Handling recovery claims, employment disputes, and contract litigations.
Supporting employment legal processes by preparing offer and appointment letters, employment contracts, HR policies, disciplinary documents, termination paperwork, and settlements.
Advising on labor legislation, industrial relations, POSH compliance, and employee disciplinary procedures.
Ensuring FinTech compliance with regulatory bodies such as RBI, NPCI, KYC, AML, data protection, and reviewing related banking and technology contracts.
Drafting agreements related to software development, SaaS, API integration, licensing, website policies, data processing, IP assignments, and technology vendor contracts.
Overseeing consumer law compliance and related dispute resolution for quick commerce and e-commerce platforms.
Maintaining statutory compliance, coordinating legal audits, and monitoring regulatory changes affecting the business.
Managing intellectual property registrations, brand protections, domain disputes, and legal due diligence processes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

LL.B. degree is mandatory; LL.M. is preferred.
Enrollment with the Bar Council of India and possession of a valid advocate enrollment certificate.
1 to 5 years of relevant experience in corporate legal practice.

Desired Skills

Advanced legal drafting and contract negotiation capabilities.
Expertise in litigation management and arbitration.
Comprehensive knowledge of corporate, labor, commercial, and company law.
Strong legal research, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to maintain high confidentiality and professionalism while working independently.

Preferred Knowledge Areas

Companies Act of 2013
Labor and Employment laws
Information Technology Act
Consumer Protection Act
Contract Act and Arbitration & Conciliation Act
Intellectual Property laws and related regulations
GST and commercial legislative frameworks
FinTech regulations, digital payments laws, data privacy, and e-commerce statutes

Compensation and Benefits

Monthly salary ranging from 30000 to 50000 INR, commensurate with experience and skills.
Performance-based incentives and annual bonuses.
Opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement.
Exposure to diverse industries including FinTech, IT, retail, and more under a high-growth business structure.
Chance to work closely with company directors and lead the legal department.

Additional Information

Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Preference for candidates who can join immediately.

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