Principal Legal Counsel - Disputes

PHONEPE LIMITED; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Onsite Medical Center

Life Insurance

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Job summary

PhonePe Limited is seeking a Senior Manager for its Disputes & Advisory to independently develop and implement optimal legal strategies for disputes and regulatory matters across the company's businesses.

The role offers exposure to diverse laws, leadership of a team, and collaboration with external counsel to manage litigation in multiple jurisdictions. Bellandur, Bangalore-based office preferred; English and Kannada languages are required.

Qualifications

• LL.B/LL.M or higher from a recognized university and admission to a bar council in India.
• 10-12 years prior experience in the legal industry with a minimum of atleast 8 years of litigation practice with a renowned law firm or practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company before courts, law enforcement agencies and regulators as may be required.
• Vetting and review of all types of pleading/drafting.
• Develop and implement the optimal strategies for disputes that the company may encounter.
• Guide PhonePe's various companies through compliance with their applicable laws and assist business in developing models that are compliant and / or minimize risk.
• Develop and prepare stakeholder comments to proposed bills with a focus on how the proposed regulations would impact the company's businesses.
• Lead, train and guide subordinates in developing their skills and aid in their professional growth.
• Identify and coordinate with external legal counsel to carry out litigation on the company's behalf across various jurisdictions.
• Should be well versed with Power Point and excel.

Skills

Litigation

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

LL.B/LL.M

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

PhonePe Limited (Formerly PhonePe Private Limited) is a technology company that builds digital platforms for Payments, Digital Distribution Services and Financial Services. Headquartered in India, the PhonePe digital payments app was launched in 2016. As of April 2026, PhonePe has over 70 Crore life-till-date registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 5 Crore merchants. PhonePe's products and services include Consumer Payments (including Digital Distribution Services), Merchant Payments, Lending and Insurance Distribution services, and New Platforms, which comprise Share.Market (stock broking and mutual funds distribution platform), and Indus Appstore (Android-based mobile app marketplace). Culture:

At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday!. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you're excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!

Job Description

PhonePe is considering candidates for the position of Senior Manager for its Disputes & Advisory. The role is an unique position that enables candidates to think and act independently to develop and implement the optimal legal strategies for the company in relation to its disputes as well as its policies and approach towards and under various laws. The candidate will be exposed to PhonePe's wide range of businesses, each with their own unique areas and applicable laws that provide candidates with the necessary exposure to grow professionally as well as providing structured pathways for growth within the company.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the company before courts, law enforcement agencies and regulators as may be required.
• Vetting and review of all types of pleading/drafting.
• Develop and implement the optimal strategies for disputes that the company may encounter.
• Guide PhonePe's various companies through compliance with their applicable laws and assist business in developing models that are compliant and / or minimize risk.
• Develop and prepare stakeholder comments to proposed bills with a focus on how the proposed regulations would impact the company's businesses.
• Lead, train and guide subordinates in developing their skills and aid in their professional growth.
• Identify and coordinate with external legal counsel to carry out litigation on the company's behalf across various jurisdictions.
• Should be well versed with Power Point and excel.

Qualifications

Requisite Qualifications:

• Educatio: LL.B/LL.M or higher from a recognized university and admission to a bar council in India.
• Experience: 10-12 years prior experience in the legal industry with a minimum of atleast 8 years of litigation practice with a renowned law firm or practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:

• Location: The role is situated in Bellandur, Bangalore and the candidate is primarily required to work from office.
• Languages : English & Kannada is mandatory.

Additional Information

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. We see ourselves as a place for intellectual curiosity, ideas and debates, where diverse perspectives lead to deeper understanding and better quality results. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please fill out this form.