Paytm
Job Summary: We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Legal Professional to join our legal team in a non-litigation role. The primary focus will be on handling legal agreements, contract management, vendor negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance—especially in line with SEBI’s outsourcing policies and other applicable regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, vet, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs, technology contracts, SaaS Agreements etc. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to finalize agreements protecting the company’s interests. Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation. Contract Management: Maintain and update the agreement tracker to monitor contract lifecycles, renewal dates, and key obligations. Ensure timely closure, execution, renewal, and archival of agreements. Regulatory Compliance (Outsourcing): Ensure adherence to SEBI regulations concerning outsourcing of critical activities. Evaluate vendor agreements and arrangements to assess compliance with regulatory outsourcing guidelines. Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure necessary approvals and disclosures are in place. Stakeholder Communication & Reporting: Prepare regular reports and updates for senior management on contract status, key legal risks, and compliance observations. Respond to queries from internal departments relating to agreements or regulatory compliance matters. Policy Adherence & Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and implementation of legal processes and templates. Support in internal audits and regulatory inspections related to outsourcing arrangements.