Legal Counsel (Employment and Litigation)
- Quest Global
- 10 - 15 years
- Bengaluru
- 5 days ago
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Job Description
Job Requirements
The Legal Counsel (Employment and Litigation) will be a key member of the Legal Department, responsible for providing expert legal advice and strategic guidance on all aspects of employment law across our operations in India and internationally. This role will also involve proactively managing employment-related risks, ensuring compliance with evolving labour laws, and supporting the company's human resources initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with HR, business leaders, and other legal team members globally. Other key responsibilities include:
- Working with global legal and HR teams on international employment initiatives and policies.
- Managing employment-related litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory inquiries. Working closely with external counsel as needed, define legal strategy, and represent the company's interests.
- Drafting company employment policies, procedures, and internal guidelines to ensure legal compliance and best practices.
- Training HR professionals, managers, and employees on employment law topics, company policies, and best practices.
- Providing legal advice to the company in the areas of strategic litigation management, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
Work Experience
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a reputed university in India.
- Bar Admission: Enrolled with an Indian State Bar Council.
- Required Experience: Five+ years of post-qualification litigation experience
- Demonstrated experience advising on complex and sensitive employment law matters.
- Proven track record of managing employment litigation and compliance initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) specializing in Labor Law or Human Resources Law is a plus, but not mandatory.
- Team player who enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex issues, invest in others, and work collaboratively to generate consensus across diverse points of view.
- Experience within a multinational environment.
- Combination of law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferred.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Legal & RegulatoryRole Category: Corporate AffairsRole: Corporate LawEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Quest GlobalLocation(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills: Litigation Legal Counsel Employment Law Corporate Law
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