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Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Bechtel's India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel's global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.

Bechtel is looking for an employment lawyer to join its Global Labor and Employment Law team to provide support to Bechtel's business and other stakeholders in India. This lawyer will be based in Bechtel's Gurugram office and handle responsibilities with minimal supervision.





Maintains regular communication with India management and teams (HR, finance, procurement), external advisors, global teams, and HR to ensure legal compliance across the organization.

Act as a trusted legal advisor to HR, Employee Relations, and business teams on endtoend employment and labor law matters.

Ensure compliance with applicable Indian labor and employment laws across Bechtel offices and projects.

Draft, review, and update employment terms, HR policies, and workforce documentation.

Manage employmentrelated disputes, including demand letters, litigation, arbitration, and engagement with external counsel.

Prepare and negotiate employment, consulting, secondment, and agency agreements for India operations.

Monitor regulatory and labor code developments and advise senior stakeholders on legal risks and mitigation.

Drive labor law and establishment compliance, anticipating governance and regulatory changes.

Deliver training and knowledgesharing programs on labor and employment law for HR and management.

Enable clear and proactive communication between India stakeholders and global legal teams.

Education And Experience Requirements

India qualified lawyer with relevant legal experience of 8-10 years in a law firm or in-house legal team. Licensed in positive standing to practice law in one or more states in India.





Significant experience in providing advice to multi-national organizations, with proven ability to match legal expertise to commercial business context.

Excellent knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws and regulations

Excellent technical, analytical and decision-making skills together with an ability to communicate, both verbal and written, in a commercial and non-technical manner.

Experience with a full-service law firm in India.

Fluent in English, both verbal and written

Qualified Indian lawyer, licensed and in good standing

Experience in leading Indian law firms and/or in-house legal teams

Expertise in Indian federal and state labor & employment laws

Able to communicate complex legal issues clearly to nonlegal stakeholders

Fluent in spoken and written English

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [HIDDEN TEXT]

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