Senior Counsel I

Job Description

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations. About Factset FactSet is a leader in providing research and analytical tools to finance professionals. FactSet offers instant access to accurate financial data and analytics around the world. FactSet combines hundreds of databases from industry-leading suppliers into a single powerful information system. JOB SUMMARY: FactSet is looking for a senior attorney with employment law experience to serve as part of our Legal team in our India office to provide advice and practical guidance on a variety of complex employment law related issues. This role will be responsible for providing advice and counsel on all aspects of employment law for our office locations in Asia Pacific (APAC). A successful candidate must be able to flag and effectively communicate material issues, propose strategies to limit risk, and collaborate closely with HR colleagues. The candidate must be a self-starter, eager to learn new skills with formal and on-the-job training, highly responsive and effective at communicating, skilled at paying attention to detail and spotting issues, capable of multitasking, confident to collaborate with internal stakeholders and negotiate with opposing counsel, and have a high level of organizational skills to manage a large volume of issues and projects. We are looking for a solutions-oriented, team player. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary point of contact for employment related matters in our APAC locations Quickly assess issues, manage legal risk, provide advice and counsel on an ad hoc basis Independently provide counseling and advice for a variety of areas of employment law; generally, including employment contracts and recruiting, employee benefits, issues of possible discrimination and harassment, wage and working conditions Effectively managing and mitigating legal risks for the company Partner with Human Resources to recommend, implement, and continuously improve employment-related policies and procedures Ensure best practices are followed; reduce risk and cost Monitor legal, regulatory and legislative developments related to employment and work with business stakeholders to integrate new procedures or policies Develop best internal practices for the HR team and our employees Provide advice to business partners regarding risk mitigation strategies Mitigate Risk To the extent needed, supporting HR in conducting internal investigations Ensure best practices are followed, mitigate risk JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s from recognized institutions; top academic credentials required. Must be a member of the India bar in good standing. Minimum 5 years prior law firm or in-house experience required. Four+ years of relevant employment law experience. Experience with other countries in APAC preferred. Must have sufficient experience to handle responsibilities with minimum supervision. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing responsibilities and meeting deadlines. Must have good judgment, a high level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality. Must have the ability to interact confidently with colleagues and adversaries, and to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions. Must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, drafting, organizational and communication skills. Must have an energetic, decisive, hard-working, detail-oriented, hands-on personality with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gain respect and influence others. DIVERSITY At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify. Returning from a break? We are here to support you! If you have taken time out of the workforce and are looking to return, we encourage you to apply and chat with our recruiters about our available support to help you relaunch your career. Company Overview: FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn. At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law. Show more Show less