Associate Manager, Legal

About PhonePe Limited:

Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore. 

PhonePe's portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance, Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India, which are aligned with the company's vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

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 overview:

Associate Manager - Litigation would be responsible for managing litigation cases including Consumer, Civil, Criminal and Commercial litigation and other court related litigation cases. Duties include drafting, reviewing, briefing counsels, follow-up on ongoing cases, legal strategy, updating MIS and supporting business in legal disputes resolution. Additionally, conduct legal research on legal issues related to ongoing cases and new judgements.

Minimum Qualification 

Education: LLB
Role:  Assistant Manager - Litigation
PQE: 6-8 yrs.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

Litigation
1. Experience in managing litigation cases across Consumer Forums, District Courts, High Courts and Tribunals.
2. Drafting and reviewing of litigation related documents such as Complaints, Suits, Replies, Rejoinders, Writs, Affidavits, Appeals, Contracts, Agreements, etc.
3. Knowledge of substantive and procedural laws required for Litigation (Consumer/ Civil/ Criminal/Commercial).
4. Drafting of replies to notices received from Advocates, Law Enforcement Agencies, Statutory /Regulatory Bodies, etc.
5. Exposure to appearing before Courts/ Tribunals and managing Litigation cases (Consumer/Civil/Criminal/ Commercial) and Arbitration proceedings.
6. Assisting and briefing external counsels for representing company before courts/ tribunals.
7. Research and drafting of legal opinions.
8. Maintain MIS of all litigation against the Company, Senior Management & its employees.
9. Follow up on ongoing cases with Advocates / legal officers.
10. Strong analytical ability, logical and problem-solving approach on complex issues.
11. Fluent in reading & writing English & Hindi languages respectively as applicable.

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.

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