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Director of Employment Law

12 - 15 years

37 - 45 Lacs

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You will report to the Head of Global Employment Law and collaborate with employment legal team colleagues across the globe. We are viewed as key partners to the people team in critical decision-making that impacts the entire company due to our practical and business-oriented advice and solutions. This small but mighty team is highly collaborative and supportive - we truly like working with each other and cheer on our teammates in all endeavors.
  • Serve as Atlassian s primary legal advisor on all workforce matters in India, including labor relations, workforce management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Build and lead the India employment law function, establishing best practices and scalable processes for a rapidly growing technology company.
  • Exhibit executive presence and influence, advising senior leadership and representing Atlassian with regulators, external counsel, and industry bodies.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of cross-functional stakeholders to positively represent the legal team brand.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Total Rewards, People Operations, and other business units to support strategic business initiatives and to resolve complex employment issues.
  • Proactively monitor legal and regulatory developments, ensuring Atlassian s policies and practices remain compliant and industry-leading.
  • Develop and deliver training and guidance to business partners on employment law topics, risk mitigation, and compliance.
  • Support global legal projects and contribute to the maturity of Atlassian s in-house legal capabilities.

Required Qualifications

  • Be a qualified lawyer in India and in good standing.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in employment law, with significant in-house experience at a leading technology company or multinational corporation.
  • Deep expertise in Indian labor and employment law, with a proven track record of advising on complex, high-impact matters.
  • Demonstrated executive presence and ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders.
  • Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
  • Must be able to think strategically but also roll up sleeves and act tactically.
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to produce high quality work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building or scaling legal functions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is highly desirable

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Atlassian
Atlassian

Software Development

Sydney NSW

10001 Employees

171 Jobs

    Key People

  • Scott Farquhar

    Co-CEO and Co-Founder
  • Mike Cannon-Brookes

    Co-CEO and Co-Founder

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