Labour law/Employment Law Manager-8 yrs min. exp. after LLB

Role & responsibilities

• At least 8+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong preference for (i) considerable experience at reputable law firm(s) and/or (ii) experience as in-house counsel, preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company (or Indian multinational)
• Deep understanding of the key aspects of employment and labor law, including federal and local requirements  
• Familiarity with the key regulatory and other legal requirements associated with the human capital component of the delivery of professional services in India, and experience with compliance with associated laws and regulations 
• Exposure of litigation/arbitration proceedings
• Ability to work independently and pragmatically, identify risks and proposing business solutions while maintaining compliance with laws and regulations 
• Independent judgement, high levels of organization, attention to detail, autonomous balancing of tasks, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to handle high-pressure situations 
• Managing multiple transactions simultaneously, cross border, and responding to tight timelines;
• Experience collaborating with and managing outside counsel to obtain advice and develop solutions to legal problems in a rapid and cost-effective manner 
• Ability to monitor legal and regulatory developments for impact on PwCs business 
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior members of an organization and their support teams 
• Experience establishing processes and implementing systems to address recurring issues 
• Excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to convey the practical consequences of complex legal issues to non-lawyers 
• Ability to exercise judgment regarding confidential and sensitive information 
• Business focus and willingness to work towards pragmatic solutions 
• Ability to collaborate with others in a fast-paced environment 
• Familiarity with legal and other productivity technology tools, and overall high level of digital acumen