--- title: '08.Corporate Legal Counsel at PayPay India' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/08-corporate-legal-counsel-paypay-india-gurugram-z23d1g5xgt95' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # 08.Corporate Legal Counsel at PayPay India - **Company:** PayPay India - **Location:** Gurugram, India - **Posted:** 2026-05-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pay2dc/jobs/4682590006 ## Job description ## About PayPay India PayPay, a fintech company providing a service enjoyed by over 75 million users since its launch in 2018 in Japan. The company is now home to a very diverse team of members from more than 50 countries. We grew to a team of several thousand employees in Japan but are far from over. We are still in the Day 1. Every day, new members join us from all over the world to create new value and deliver it to society. Why India ? To build our Payment services, we got technical cooperation from Paytm (A large payment service company in India). And based on their customer-first technologies , we created and expanded the smartphone payment service in Japan. Therefore, we have decided to establish a development base in India, because it is a major IT country with many talented engineers, as evidenced by the fact that cutting-edge mobile payments can continue to be generated. ## OUR VISION IS UNLIMITED We dare to believe that we do not need a clear vision to create a future beyond our imagination. PayPay will always stay true to our roots and realise a vision (future) that no one else can imagine by constantly taking risks and challenging ourselves. With this mindset, you will be presented with new and exciting opportunities on a daily basis and have the opportunity to grow and reach new dimensions that you could never have imagined. Job Description PayPay India is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to provide legal support and guidance for business operations, with the objective of enabling compliant, secure and efficient operations. Department: Corporate Main Responsibilities - Establish strong legal foundations as the company scales. - Ensure contracts, policies, and business activities are legally compliant. - Reduce legal and regulatory risks through proactive review and advisory. - Support incident response documentation and regulatory communication. - Build structured compliance processes rather than reactive handling. - Protect the company’s interests in commercial negotiations. - This role will act as a key legal gatekeeper. ## Key Roles & Responsibilities A. Contract Management - Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (vendor, partnership, NDA, service agreements, etc.). - Identify legal risks and provide mitigation strategies. - Maintain contract repository and ensure compliance with agreed terms. - Support business teams during contract discussions. B. Policy & Governance - Draft, review, and update internal policies (HR policies, data protection, Privacy Policy, compliance, code of conduct, etc.). - Ensure e-Learnings compliance - Ensure alignment with applicable laws and industry regulations. - Develop SOPs for legal and compliance processes. C. Compliance Management - Monitor regulatory requirements applicable to the company. - Ensure timely filings, registrations, and statutory compliance. - Conduct internal compliance reviews. D. Incident & Risk Support - Support drafting of incident reports and regulatory communication. - Assist in handling legal notices and disputes. - Conduct preliminary legal assessment of business risks, RCM & BCP. - Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections. E. Information Security Management - Driving and increasing information security awareness across teams - Ensuring all relevant policies are regularly reviewed and kept up to date - Monitoring and ensuring timely completion of mandatory e-learning modules - Closely tracking developments in India’s DPDP law and ensuring appropriate and timely actions ## Qualifications Educational Qualifications - LL.B. (Mandatory) - LL.M. (Preferred but not mandatory) - Company Secretary (CS) qualification (added advantage, not mandatory) Professional Experience - 3-4 years of relevant experience - Experience in corporate/commercial law. - Exposure to compliance and regulatory frameworks. - Experience in contract negotiation. - Experience handling corporate governance matters. ## Preferred Qualifications Mid-Level Corporate Legal Professional - Has hands-on experience in contract drafting and review. - Can independently manage routine legal matters. - Understands compliance frameworks. - Has worked in a startup, fintech, corporate, or law firm setup. - Is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment. ## Key Skills & Competencies Technical Skills - Strong drafting and negotiation skills. - Good understanding of corporate and commercial laws. - Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements. - Ability to interpret statutes and regulations. Behavioural Competencies - High attention to detail. - Strong risk assessment ability. - Ability to work independently. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ethical integrity and confidentiality. 1. Ideal Candidate Profile - Is proactive rather than reactive. - Can build processes from scratch. - Is comfortable operating without a large legal team. Remarks ＊Please note that you cannot apply for PayPay (Japan-based jobs) or other positions in parallel or in duplicate. PayPay 5 senses - Please refer [PayPay 5 senses](https://speakerdeck.com/paypaycorporation/e1f1b5f41d8b3b6f7982ed4ca7619d58)to learn what we value at work. ## About PayPay India ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: PayPay India is the Indian development center of PayPay Corporation, Japan’s leading mobile payment platform with over 70 million users. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly-owned subsidiary of PayPay Corporation, which is owned by SoftBank Group and Z Holdings) - **Headquarters**: Haryana, Republic of India - **Founded**: October 2022 (originally as Pay2 Development Center Private Limited; renamed to PayPay India Private Limited in May 2024) - **Representative**: Munenori Hirakawa ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Fintech – mobile payments, digital financial services - **Target customers**: B2C (Japanese consumers using PayPay), B2B (merchants accepting PayPay), and internal (development services for the parent company) - **Mission**: “Make the #1 FinTech company in Japan” – driven by a user-first, technology-first philosophy. ## Products & Services - **PayPay App**: The flagship mobile payment service in Japan, enabling QR code payments, tax/bill payments, online shopping, restaurant/hotel bookings, and financial services (banking, securities, loans, insurance). The India office develops and enhances this product in parallel with teams in Japan and Canada. - **PayPay for Merchants**: Payment acceptance solutions for businesses of all sizes. - **PayPay Financial Platform**: A growing ecosystem including fund transfers, credit card handling, bank agency services, and more (PayPay Corporation is licensed for multiple financial services). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (PayPay Corporation is private; parent SoftBank Group is public, but no separate valuation for PayPay India). - **Key Metric**: PayPay Corporation has **over 70 million users** (as of July 2025) and captured **two-thirds of the code payment market in Japan**. PayPay India’s team has grown to **over 60 employees** (as of April 2024) and is actively hiring. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: PayPay Corporation is backed by SoftBank Group and Z Holdings (Yahoo Japan). The initial technology partnership was with Paytm (India). - **Growth Signals**: Renamed from “Pay2 Development Center” to “PayPay India” in May 2024 to accelerate local hiring and development. The team is expanding rapidly, with a focus on building a parallel development system alongside Japan and Canada. ## Competitive Advantages - **Dominant Market Position**: PayPay is the #1 mobile payment platform in Japan, giving the India team direct impact on a massive, real-world financial ecosystem. - **Access to Cutting-Edge Fintech**: The India office works on the same codebase and technology stack as the core product, with exposure to advanced payment infrastructure, security, and scalability challenges. - **Global, Diverse Team**: Engineers from over 50 nationalities collaborate across Japan, Canada, and India, fostering a multicultural, innovation-driven environment. - **User-First Culture**: The “PayPay 5 senses” framework ensures every decision prioritizes user experience and speed. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale the India Development Center**: Aggressively hire top engineering talent to accelerate product development and improve quality. - **Parallel Development Model**: Work alongside Japan and Canada teams to build and release features faster, maintaining the rapid iteration pace that PayPay is known for. - **Expand the Financial Platform**: Continue adding new services (banking, insurance, investments) to transform PayPay into a comprehensive financial life platform. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “USER FIRST AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN” – a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment where engineers are empowered to challenge the status quo. The “PayPay 5 senses” (e.g., “Be obsessed with users”, “Move fast”) guide daily work. - **Work Policy**: Emphasizes a “work style unrestricted by place or time” – remote/hybrid flexibility is likely, with a focus on output over hours. - **Diversity**: Colleagues from ~50 countries, with English as a common language. The India office is a key part of a global engineering network. - **Impact**: Work on a product used by 70M+ people, with the goal of replacing cash – a massive, meaningful challenge. - **Growth**: Rapid hiring and promotion opportunities as the India office scales from 60+ employees to a much larger team. ## Sources 1. [paypay.co.in](https://paypay.co.in/) – Company overview and product description 2. [paypay.co.in/about](https://paypay.co.in/about/) – About page with location, representative, founding date 3. [paypay.co.in/career](https://paypay.co.in/career/) – Careers page with culture and hiring focus 4. [paypay.co.in/career/about](https://paypay.co.in/career/about/) – Detailed about page for careers, including mission and team composition 5. [about.paypay.ne.jp](https://about.paypay.ne.jp/en/pr/20240607/01/) – Press release on name change to PayPay India Private Limited, team size, and background ## Other roles at PayPay India - [05. 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