Job description:

Job Description
Role : Employment Counsel
Job location : Bengaluru
Roles and responsibilities͏
Provides in-house legal counsel on labour and employment matters related to employees in India and Asia Pacific countries, including employee relations concerns, compensation and perks, leave, wrongful dismissal, redundancy, settlement agreements, and employment agreements.
Manages employment disputes, pre-litigation claims, legal notices, employment litigation, arbitration, and mediations.
Manages external counsel as needed on complex legal issues related to labour and employment law matters and civil proceedings in India and Asia Pacific countries.
Ensures business and employment practices, policies, and standards comply with applicable labour and employment laws and regulations and provide practical advice to HR and business leaders on these issues.
Proactively monitors and advises management on developments and changes in labour and employment laws and regulations in India and Asia Pacific countries that affect the business.



Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the labour and employment area within India and Asia Pacific countries and advises accordingly.
Works closely with HR and internal investigations and help develop and enhance employment law compliance processes, policies, and guidelines, including overseeing responses to regulatory inquiries and participating in complex legal projects.
Advises on sensitive and complex matters such as sexual harassment and retaliation claims.
You will also support the Asia Pacific region by providing timely, practical advice and counsel to HR professionals and executives on cross-border and regional issues.
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates various employment-related agreements and related legal documents.
Develops and improves employment law compliance processes, policies and guidelines to minimize legal exposure.
Oversees responses to inquiries from regulatory authorities.
Participates

📌 Employment Counsel (Bengaluru)
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📍 Bengaluru