Chief Legal Officer

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) holds the responsibility of overseeing all legal matters pertaining to the organization, with a specific emphasis on industrial relations (IR) and labor law compliance. Your key responsibilities within this role include: Industrial Relations (IR) and Union Management: - Devising and executing strategies to manage relations with trade unions - Leading and engaging in collective bargaining negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial agreements on wages, working conditions, and employee benefits - Providing legal support during situations such as strikes, lockouts, and other labor disputes to ensure adherence to labor laws - Handling grievance procedures and facilitating dispute resolution processes between the company and employees/unions Litigation and Labour Disputes: - Serving as the company's representative in labor-related litigation, encompassing disputes concerning employment contracts, wrongful termination, discrimination, workplace safety, and unfair labor practices - Overseeing the resolution of labor disputes through arbitration, mediation, or litigation as deemed necessary - Collaborating with external legal counsel on significant labor cases or disputes - Managing pre-litigation processes, including evidence collection, legal document preparation, and offering strategic legal counsel to mitigate risks - Ensuring the company's compliance with labor laws, including regulations on overtime, working hours, and occupational health and safety standards - Developing and supervising audits to verify labor law compliance throughout the company's operations Human Resources (HR) Legal Support: - Advising the HR department on employment law matters inclusive of recruitment, employment contracts, termination, benefits, compensation, and workplace policies - Ensuring alignment of all HR policies and procedures with local and national labor laws, anti-discrimination laws, and workplace safety regulations - Providing legal insights on company policies concerning workplace harassment, equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion Internal Investigations & Disciplinary Actions: - Leading internal investigations into employee grievances, misconduct, discrimination claims, and harassment instances - Collaborating closely with HR to draft disciplinary actions while ensuring legal compliance throughout the process Education requirements for this position include a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from an accredited institution, with a Master's in Law (LL.M) specializing in labor or employment law being preferred. Additionally, Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction is necessary. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 4-5 years of legal experience focusing on labor law, industrial relations, and employment litigation. Strong expertise in managing labor disputes, union negotiations, and compliance with labor laws is crucial. Experience in both corporate legal departments and labor law firms is advantageous, along with proficiency in litigation management, particularly in representing the company in labor and employment-related legal matters. Additional requirements encompass the willingness to travel to various company locations for legal consultations, union negotiations, or court appearances. Staying abreast of the latest developments in labor and employment laws to offer precise legal advice is also expected. This is a full-time position with benefits including paid time off and Provident Fund. The work schedule is during the day shift, with a preferred total work experience of 5 years. Work Location: In person,