Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to work closely with the HR department in handling employee-related legal matters, drafting legal notices, reviewing employment agreements, and advising management on employment disputes and labour law issues.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience handling employee absconding cases, notice-period violations, employment disputes, disciplinary matters, and legal documentation. Experience working with large organizations and corporate HR teams will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

- Draft and issue legal notices to employees who abscond, fail to serve notice periods, or breach employment terms and contractual obligations.
- Handle employee-related legal matters involving unauthorized absence, resignation, notice-period violations, disciplinary issues, and recovery of dues.
- Draft, review, and vet employment agreements, undertakings, confidentiality agreements, declarations, and other HR-related legal documents.
- Provide legal advice to HR and management on employee disputes, misconduct, termination, separation, and disciplinary actions.
- Draft responses to employee legal notices, complaints, and employment-related claims.
- Review employment contracts, HR policies, and procedures to identify legal risks and recommend appropriate action.
- Advise HR on applicable labour laws, employment regulations, and legal compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with external advocates and law firms on employee-related legal cases and litigation.
- Maintain records of legal notices, employee disputes, agreements, and ongoing legal matters.
- Work closely with HR teams to resolve employee-related legal issues and minimize organizational legal risks.





Mandatory Skills

- Robust knowledge of employment law, labour law, and employee-related legal matters.
- Excellent legal drafting skills, particularly in preparing legal notices, agreements, and formal legal communications.
- Practical experience handling employee absconding cases, notice-period violations, and employment disputes.
- Ability to interpret employment agreements, HR policies, and applicable legal provisions.
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and documentation skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee matters professionally.

Candidate Requirements

- LLB / LLM from a recognized university.
- 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in employment law, labour law, or HR legal matters.
- Prior experience working directly with a corporate HR department is preferred.
- Candidates with hands-on experience drafting and handling employee-related legal notices and disputes will be given priority.
- Experience in large organizations with multiple branches or a large employee workforce will be an added advantage.
- Must be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple legal matters independently.

Preferred Candidate Background Priority will be given to candidates who have:

1. Hands-on experience drafting legal notices to absconding employees and employees violating notice-period obligations.
2. Experience handling employment disputes, disciplinary matters, and employee separation cases.
3. Practical knowledge of labour laws and employment-related legal compliance.
4. Experience working with corporate HR teams in large organizations.
5. Experience coordinating with external advocates and managing employee-related legal cases

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