Role : India Employment Counsel
Exp - 4- 8 Yrs
Location - Bangalore
We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Employment Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment law matters. They will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with labor regulations and fostering a positive work environment for our employees. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with various departments within the organization and contribute to the company's strategic initiatives.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Employment Advisory: Advise internal stakeholders on day-to-day and out of the ordinary employee-related matters. This may include matters pertaining to disciplinary, behavioural, performance issues.
- Work with internal teams such as HR, Compensation, Talent Acquisition in formulating, reviewing, revising policies, conducting training in accordance with the law.
- Employment Litigation & Legal notice: Liase with external counsel on litigation pertaining to employees and to strategize with the counsel to obtain the best possible outcome for Wipro.
- Employment Conciliation: Own employee conciliations before the Labour authorities (this includes formulating an appropriate response for the labour authorities)
- Compliance with Labour Laws: Ensure that the company and vendor is aligned with the applicable labour laws and advise on matters such as CLRA, PF, EPS, Minimum Wages, etc.
- Should be willing to travel: Work includes travelling across PAN India locations.
Qualifications:
Role Demands:
- Experience advising on employment-related issues in a corporate setting, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Proven track record of managing complex legal matters and providing practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving work environment, with a proactive and adaptable mindset.