Role: OGC Director

Job Requirements and Preferences

· At least 15 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong preference for at least 5 years’ experience as in-house counsel preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company

· Deep understanding of the key aspects of employment and labor law, including federal and local requirements. Preferred experience on employment laws for India, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Manila

· Familiarity with the key regulatory and other legal requirements associated with the human capital component of the delivery of professional services in India, and experience with compliance with associated laws and regulations

· Litigation and arbitration experience is good to have

· Ability to work independently and pragmatically, identify risks and proposing business solutions while maintaining compliance with laws and regulations

· Ability to exercise intellectual agility, independent judgement, high levels of organization, attention to detail, autonomous balancing of tasks, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to handle high-pressure situations

· Experience collaborating with and managing outside counsel to obtain advice and develop solutions to legal problems in a rapid and cost-effective manner

· Ability to monitor legal and regulatory developments for impact on PwC’s business





· Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior members of an organization and their support teams

· Experience establishing processes and implementing systems to address recurring issues

· Excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to convey the practical consequences of complex legal issues to non-lawyers

· Ability to exercise judgment regarding confidential and sensitive information

· Business focus and willingness to work towards pragmatic solutions

· Ability to collaborate with others in a fast-paced workplace

· Familiarity with legal and other productivity technology tools, and overall high level of digital acumen

· Prior experience of working with cross border teams and proven track record of collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

· Advise on employment law for Advisory/Consulting in India, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Manila

· Support/lead restructures, litigation, arbitrations, M&A; due diligence

· Oversee employee asset transfers between entities

· Review, draft, align employment policies, practices and employee communications across APAC

· Advise on hiring, terminations, investigations, compliance

· Deliver employment law training

Team Management

· Proven experience managing and developing legal teams (minimum 2 direct reports)

Educational Qualification

· LLB

📌 Director (Karnataka)
🏢 PwC Acceleration Center India
📍 Karnataka