Job Title: Advocate / In-House Legal Counsel
Company: Payplex Technologies Private Limited (Plex Group of Companies)
Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Experience Required: 3–8 Years (Freshers with exceptional litigation and drafting skills may also apply)
Qualification:
- LL.B. (Mandatory)
- LL.M. preferred
- Enrolled with the Bar Council of India
- Valid Advocate Enrollment Certificate
About the Company
Payplex Technologies Private Limited is a diversified business group operating across multiple industry verticals including:
- FinTech & Digital Payment Solutions
- Quick Commerce & E-Commerce
- Information Technology & Software Development
- SaaS Products
- Digital Marketing & Branding
- Retail & FMCG Distribution
- Franchise Development
- Vendor Network & Supply Chain Solutions
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Advocate / In-House Legal Counsel who can independently manage all legal, contractual, compliance, litigation, corporate governance, employment law, and regulatory matters across all group companies.
Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesCorporate Legal Affairs
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, MoUs, NDAs, franchise agreements, vendor agreements, customer contracts and partnership agreements.
- Handle company incorporation, ROC filings and corporate governance matters.
- Provide legal advice to Directors and senior management on strategic business decisions.
- Draft Board Resolutions, Shareholder Agreements and other corporate documentation.
Litigation & Court Matters
- Represent the company before Civil Courts, Commercial Courts, Consumer Forums, Labour Courts and Arbitration proceedings.
- Coordinate with external counsels across India.
- Draft legal notices, replies, petitions, affidavits and recovery proceedings.
- Handle cheque bounce cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
- Manage recovery matters, employment disputes and contractual litigation.
Employment & HR Legal Support
- Vet Offer Letters, Appointment Letters and Employment Agreements.
- Draft HR policies, disciplinary notices, charge sheets, termination letters and Full & Final settlement documents.
- Advise on labour laws, Industrial Relations and employment compliance.
- Support POSH matters, domestic enquiries and employee disciplinary proceedings.
FinTech & Banking Compliance
- Ensure compliance with RBI, NPCI, payment system guidelines, KYC, AML and data privacy requirements applicable to fintech operations.
- Review banking, payment gateway and technology partnership agreements.
- Provide legal support for digital payment products and financial technology services.
Quick Commerce & E-Commerce Legal
- Draft vendor onboarding agreements and franchise documentation.
- Handle consumer disputes and product liability matters.
- Ensure compliance with consumer protection laws, e-commerce regulations and commercial practices.
- Support procurement and supply chain legal matters.
IT & Technology Legal
- Draft Software Development Agreements.
- SaaS Agreements
- API Integration Agreements
- Licensing Agreements
- Website Terms & Conditions
- Privacy Policy
- Data Processing Agreements
- Intellectual Property Assignments
- Technology Vendor Contracts
Compliance Management
- Maintain statutory compliance registers.
- Ensure legal compliance under applicable Central and State laws.
- Coordinate legal audits.
- Monitor regulatory changes affecting business operations.
Intellectual Property
- Trademark Registration
- Copyright Registration
- Brand Protection
- IP Agreements
- Domain Name Disputes
- Legal Due Diligence
Desired Skills
- Excellent legal drafting skills
- Strong contract negotiation abilities
- Litigation handling experience
- Corporate law knowledge
- Labour law expertise
- Company law knowledge
- Commercial law understanding
- Arbitration experience
- Legal research skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- High level of confidentiality and professional ethics
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Knowledge
Candidates having practical knowledge of the following will be preferred:
- Companies Act, 2013
- Labour & Employment Laws
- Information Technology Act
- Consumer Protection Act
- Contract Act
- Arbitration & Conciliation Act
- Intellectual Property Laws
- GST & Commercial Laws
- Digital Payments & FinTech Regulations
- Data Privacy and Technology Contracts
- E-Commerce Regulations
Salary Range
Based on Experience & Competency
Additional Benefits
- Performance Incentives
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Professional Development Support
- Corporate Exposure Across Multiple Business Verticals
- Leadership Growth Opportunities
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work directly with the Directors.
- Exposure to FinTech, IT, Quick Commerce, Retail and Corporate Legal matters.
- High-growth organization with multiple business verticals.
- Opportunity to lead the Legal Department for the Group.
- Dynamic work environment with challenging assignments.
Job Location
Ranchi, Jharkhand
How to Apply
Interested candidates may share their updated resume along with:
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period
- Total Experience
- Relevant Legal Experience
Immediate joiners will be preferred.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you interested for full time Roles?
Education:
Experience:
- Lawyer: 3 years (Required)
Location:
- Ranchi, Jharkhand (Required)
Shift availability:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
