GM _ 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

Skills Required
Legal Research, Legal Advice, Litigation Management, Legal Knowledge, Risk Management