Legal Advisor

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.