Legal Investments and M&A

About Us: Paytm is India's leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company. Pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution in India, Paytm builds technologies that help small businesses with payments and commerce. Paytm's mission is to serve half a billion Indians and bring them to the mainstream economy with the help of technology.
About the role: You will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support as per the requirements of the organization, with a primary focus on the organization's investments and corporate transactions. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to provide strategic legal support. You will also work with and oversee external stakeholders such as law firms, tax advisors, etc. on corporate transactions.
Responsibilities: Investment Advisory: ● Structure the company's corporate transactions to meet the commercial intent. ● Engage and liaise with external advisors on corporate transactions. ● Draft, review and negotiate all types of transaction documents including term sheets, non-disclosure agreements, share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, debenture trust deeds, business transfer agreements, asset sale agreements, schemes of arrangements, etc. ● Oversee and manage the company's investments and corporate transactions from inception to completion including supervising and coordinating with external law firms, valuers, chartered accountants and different teams of the company. ● Provide legal advice in response to queries raised by internal stakeholders on matters such as foreign exchange compliance, Companies Act, corporate governance and all matters related to investment and corporate transactions. Business Contract Management: ● Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of business contracts like licensing agreements, merchant agreements, marketing agreements, support services, etc. Legal Compliance & Risk Management: ● Oversee/ assist, as required, in all legal aspects of the company's operations, ensuring compliance with laws applicable to the company including RBI regulations, data privacy law, consumer protection laws. ● Advise senior management on corporate governance matters, including compliance with company law, securities regulations, and internal policies.
Superpowers/ Skills that will help you succeed in this role: ● A minimum of 5-7 years experience in the M&A practice of a tier-1 or tier-2 full-service lawfirm, with significant expertise in all types of corporate transactions including M&A, PE-VC, structured finance, etc. ● Proven ability to manage complex corporate transactions and lead cross-functional teams including negotiations with counterparties. ● In-depth knowledge of foreign exchange regulations, corporate law, securities regulations and contract law and a satisfactory understanding of laws relating to data privacy, intellectual property, fintech regulation and consumer protection. ● Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills. ● Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively across different business functions. ● Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders. ● General understanding of tax laws related to investment transactions is a plus. ● Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team, as required. ● Ability to analyze transaction-specific legal issues holistically and promptly. ● Detail-oriented with a strong ability to balance legal risk with business needs. ● Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Education: LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university; additional qualifications such as an LLM and/or professional certifications in the relevant fields, are a plus.
Why join us: Merit-based culture that thrives on self-motivated & driven individuals who are set out to make a successful career in India's fastest-growing Fintech Organization. Agile & democratic setup that gives space to your creativity, and offers the opportunity to work at scale coupled with an environment that encourages diverse perspectives at all times.
Compensation: If you are the right fit, we believe in creating wealth for you With enviable 500 mn+ registered users, 21 mn+ merchants and depth of data in our ecosystem, we are in a unique position to democratize credit for deserving consumers & merchants – and we are committed to it. India's largest digital lending story is brewing here. It's your opportunity to be a part of the story We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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