Counsel - People & Culture Professional

Counsel - People & Culture

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.