About the Organisation
Razorpay was founded by Shashank Kumar and Harshil Mathur in 2014. Razorpay is building a new-age digital banking hub (Neobank) for businesses in India with the mission is to enable frictionless banking and payments experiences for businesses of all shapes and sizes. What started as a B2B payments company is processing billions of dollars of payments for lakhs of businesses across India.
We are a full-stack financial services organisation, committed to helping Indian businesses with comprehensive and innovative payment and business banking solutions built over robust technology to address the entire length and breadth of the payment and banking journey for any business. Over the past year, we’ve disbursed loans worth millions of dollars in loans to thousands of businesses. In parallel, Razorpay is reimagining how businesses manage money by simplifying business banking (via Razorpay X) and enabling capital availability for businesses (via Razorpay Capital).
About the Job Opportunity
The Associate Manager – Litigation will play a crucial role in managing and supporting the company’s litigation portfolio. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in litigation, capable of handling diverse legal matters efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of Indian legal procedures, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team. This role demands a proactive approach to litigation management, ensuring compliance with legal standards and minimizing legal risks. A critical component of this role is the ability to communicate effectively in Kannada, as the position will involve interactions with local authorities and stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
- Litigation Management: Manage and oversee all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation to post-judgment, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and preparing for hearings.
- Develop and implement litigation strategies to achieve favourable outcomes.
- Monitor and track litigation progress, ensuring timely responses and adherence to deadlines.
- Coordinate with external counsel, providing necessary information and guidance.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all litigation matters.
- Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
- Analyze legal documents and provide clear and concise legal opinions.
- Stay abreast of changes in legislation and case law that may impact the company’s legal position.
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and notices.
- Generate regular reports on litigation status and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and regulatory authorities.
- Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations.
- Communicate with local authorities and stakeholders in Kannada.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Proven experience in litigation management, preferably in a corporate setting.
- In-depth knowledge of Indian civil and criminal procedural laws.
- Excellent drafting and legal research skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently 1 and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Kannada (reading, writing, and speaking) is essential.
- Comfortable with extensive travel, as the role requires visiting multiple states to appear before courts, police, and regulatory authorities. This is a non-negotiable requirement.
- Proficient in MS office suite.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- 6-7 years of experience in litigation.
- Enrolment with a State Bar Council.
- Any post graduate legal degree is a plus.
Additional Perks:
Razorpay believes in and follows an equal employment opportunity policy that doesn’t discriminate on gender, religion, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, age, etc. We welcome interests and applications from all groups and communities across the globe.
Contact Details
https://bit.ly/razorpay_learnmore
https://www.linkedin.com/company/razorpay
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