Associate Director, Employment Counsel

Job Family: Legal Counsel (India) Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: None What You Will Do: Serve as the primary legal advisor on employment law matters affecting the Company's operations in India, providing practical, risk-based guidance to Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, and other stakeholders. Monitor, analyze, and communicate developments in Indian labor and employment laws, regulations, and court decisions, including emerging requirements under the Labour Codes and other employment-related legislation. Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain employment-related agreements and documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, separation documents, contractor agreements, and employment policies. Advise on employee lifecycle matters, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, accommodations, investigations, leaves of absence, employee relations issues, and terminations. Partner with HR and business leaders to support workforce initiatives, organizational changes, restructurings, policy implementation, and compliance programs. Conduct legal research and provide clear, actionable recommendations on complex or novel employment law issues. Manage relationships with external counsel and coordinate legal advice on specialized employment, labor, compliance, and litigation matters. Support employment-related disputes, government inquiries, audits, investigations, and litigation by gathering facts, assessing risk, and developing legal strategy. Develop and deliver training and guidance to HR professionals and business leaders on employment law obligations and best practices. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, processes, templates, and controls designed to promote legal compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate with Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Privacy, and other corporate functions on matters involving workplace compliance, investigations, data protection, and regulatory requirements. What You Will Need: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and qualification to practice law in India; additional legal credentials or certifications are a plus. 15+ years of experience practicing employment and labor law, preferably with a leading law firm, multinational corporation, or a combination of both. Deep knowledge of Indian employment and labor laws, including employee relations, disciplinary processes, terminations, wages and benefits, social security requirements, workplace investigations, and workplace harassment obligations. Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements, policies, and other legal documents. Demonstrated ability to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions in a fast-paced environment. Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience advising senior business leaders, HR professionals, and cross-functional stakeholders.