Employment Lawyer

Job Description: Location: Bangalore, India Experience Level: Minimum 7–8+ Years Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent Function: HR Position Overview We are seeking Employment Lawyer India - HR & Workplace Compliance to join our HR team in Bangalore. This role will report to the Regional HR Director Airbus India and will be part  of Airbus International labour law network (ILL). In this role, you will serve as a key strategic partner and trusted legal advisor to Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), Ethics & Compliance (E&C) , and executive stakeholders across India and regional operating units. As a part of ILL, the role will participate in the definition of Airbus employment standards, providing with the sensitivity and the specific needs of the Region . The role will support the deployment of global employment policies in the Region. The role will also be part of the HR work streams created to manage M&A transactions in the scope of his/her knowledge and duties, as a part of the HR M&A network.  You will drive end-to-end management of labour law compliance, lead sensitive internal workplace and E&C investigations, oversee HR policy design and implementation, and proactively mitigate workplace-related legal risks. The ideal candidate blends deep technical mastery of Indian employment laws with strong executive presence, sharp investigative acumen, and a pragmatic approach to operational problem-solving in a fast-paced multinational environment. Key Responsibilities1. Labour & Employment Law Advisory Strategic Legal Partnering: Act as a legal advisor on labour law and employment issues to the regional HR Director and HR community.   Partner closely with HRBPs and business managers to provide day to day counselling, evaluate legal risks and provide subject matter knowledge on a broad range of labour law and employment issues, including recruiting and hiring, training, employee management, complex leaves of absences and HR best practices.  Regulatory Compliance Oversight: Guarantee strict adherence to central and state labour laws ( Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, Standing Orders, Shops & Establishment Acts, Contract Labour Act, and upcoming Labour Codes). Policy Design & Implementation: Formulate, draft, and regularly update company HR policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), remote work protocols, executive agreements, non-competes, and separation agreements to align with evolving jurisprudence and business needs. Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and manage employment law risks across the employee lifecycle—from talent acquisition through post-termination claims. 2. Ethics & Compliance (E&C) & Workplace Investigations End-to-End Investigation Management: Independently receive, assess, and lead complex workplace investigations resulting from internal whistleblower alerts, compliance hotlines, POSH complaints, or HR escalations (e.g., harassment, discrimination, fraud, conflict of interest, retaliation).