Job Opportunity: Legal Counsel at Airtel Payments Bank Limited

Table of Contents

• Position Overview
• Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Key Responsibilities
• Application & Recruitment Process
• Official Notification:
• Why Consider This Role?

Airtel Payments Bank Limited is inviting applications for the role of Legal Counsel, offering a challenging and rewarding position for experienced legal professionals keen to work in the dynamic payments and fintech sector.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Legal Counsel
• Location: Gurugram, Haryana (as per latest job notifications).
• Application Mode: Online (refer to official careers/recruitment page).
• Number of Vacancies: 13 (as per recent recruitment notifications).

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
  • LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) is required; LLM holders will have an advantage.
• Experience:
  • Total 5–7 years of legal work experience, preferably with at least 4–5 years relevant experience in the payments/banking/fintech domain or in a reputed law firm (industry experience preferred, but not mandatory).
• Domain Skills:
  • Expertise in agreement vetting, drafting, and negotiation (medium to high complexity contracts).
  • Experience handling legal and regulatory services, including compliance with industry regulations and RBI norms for payment banks.
  • Knowledge of contact management tools and contract lifecycle management.
  • Strong understanding of commercial contracts, partnership agreements, vendor/partner documentation, and risk identification.
• Technical & Soft Skills:
  • Proficiency in MS Office and digital documentation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, multi-task, and perform under deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts—including commercial agreements, service provider contracts, technology and partnership deals24.
• Vet customer documentation, marketing materials, and product collaterals for legal compliance.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters, especially RBI guidelines and payments industry norms4.
• Ensure robust record-keeping and upkeep of contact management tools.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (business, product, compliance, IT, and risk teams) to address legal issues and support business initiatives.
• Provide guidance on evolving legal risks, draft legal notices, and support litigation/dispute matters when required.

Application & Recruitment Process

• How to Apply:
  • Visit Airtel Payments Bank’s official careers portal. Complete the online application form, upload your CV, and ensure accurate entry of professional details.
• Important Dates:
  • The application process is open through July 2025, with interviews tentatively scheduled for August 2025.
• Selection:
  • Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience.
  • Interviews and further assessments as required by the Bank.

Official Notification:

https://airtel.darwinbox.in/ms/candidate/careers/a6863b05f6681c

Why Consider This Role?

• Industry Exposure: Work alongside business and legal leaders in the fast-evolving fintech/payments sector.
• Growth & Responsibility: Manage core legal workstreams critical to organizational success.
• Learning & Impact: Opportunity to shape contract, regulatory, and compliance practices at a major Indian payments bank.

For more specific details and to apply, refer to the official job notification on the Airtel Payments Bank recruitment/careers portal.