DGM _ Legal Litigation

One97 Communications Limited (“Paytm”), India’s leading payments and financial

services distribution company and through its affiliates, a pioneer of QR codes,

Soundbox, and mobile payments. 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 team: The litigation team manages pan India Litigation (i.e civil, consumer,

labor, arbitration, etc. day to day Advisory to business, coordination with Law

Enforcement Agency.

About the role: We are seeking the candidature of an effective & efficient individual in a

DGM position, who would be aligned with the Litigation team and will be dealing with in-

house Litigation matters on a Pan India basis, for the entire One97 group.

Expectations/ Requirements

1. Litigation Management and control

2. Good legal Knowledge

3. Drafting of legal notices, written statements, replies, representations,

presentations, etc

4. Legal Advice on day-to-day operation

5. Handling Police complaints/notices/letters

6. Court appearance on behalf of Company

7. Managing external counsel

8. Risk management

9. Coordinating and dealing with various authorities

10. Coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure compliances to all the

prescribed regulatory norms.

11. Legal research and miscellaneous legal work

12. Draft and review pleadings, motions, and other court documents

13. - Develop and implement litigation strategies

14. - Manage case files and maintain accurate records

Superpowers/ Skills that will help you succeed in this role

● 12- 15 years of work experience in handling litigation matters.

● Minimum 4-5 years of experience working in-house in litigation.

● Experience in specific areas of litigation (e.g., commercial, employment,

intellectual property)

● Familiarity with court procedures and rules

● Good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and coordinate complex

issues

● Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and efficiently

● Sound Knowledge of the Litigation process

● Excellent drafting skills

● Negotiations skills

● Strong trial experience

● Familiarity with court procedures and rules

● Excellent Communications Skills

Education: Must be a graduate in LLB

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, offers opportunity to work at scale

coupled with an environment that always encourages diverse perspective.