Counsel - People & Culture Professional

We are seeking a Counsel - People & Culture to provide specialist employment and labor law advice to our People & Culture (P&C) team and business units in India. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor, responsible for managing multiple complex matters with minimal direction. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws, managing risks, and influencing stakeholders to achieve optimal business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Advisory & Counsel: Provide daily counsel to P&C, managers, and other lawyers on a wide range of Indian employment law matters. This includes advising on labor law compliance, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, leave requests, and contractor management.
• Corporate & Policy Matters: Advise on corporate reorganizations, redundancies, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. You will also help review and update company policies and procedures related to disciplinary actions, anti-sexual harassment, leave, and working time.
• Dispute & Litigation Management: Review employment tribunal and court claims, and coordinate with external legal counsel as needed. You will also review notices from labor authorities and provide legal and strategic input.
• Investigations & Agreements: Advise on internal investigations related to policy violations and, if part of the disciplinary committee, conduct them. You will also be responsible for drafting and negotiating settlement agreements.
• Training & Knowledge Management: Help run training sessions for P&C, legal teams, and employees on various workplace matters. You will also contribute to reviewing and updating company precedents, such as offer letters and secondment agreements.