Details of the Organization
At Avalara, they’re redefining the relationship between tax and technology. Their industry-leading cloud compliance platform processes nearly 40 billion API calls and over 5 million tax returns annually. Having recently crossed the $1B revenue mark with a global team of nearly 5,000 employees, we continue to grow at speed, guided by our mission: to be part of every transaction in the world.
Details of the Job/Internship
Avalara is hiring for the position of Corporate Counsel to join their office in Pune.
Role and Responsibilities
- Advise the India People & Culture (HR) team on day-to-day employment matters, including grievances, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and disputes.
- Draft, review, and update employment agreements, notices, policies, and employee handbooks in line with Indian labour laws.
- Monitor regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with India’s evolving labour and employment laws.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Payroll, IT/Security) on employee-related matters.
- Manage outside counsel on India employment-related cases and proceedings.
- Provide strategic support on policy development, compliance frameworks, and workplace best practices.
- Represent Avalara’s interests in employment-related disputes, mediations, or investigations, escalating matters as appropriate.
- Partner with global legal colleagues to align India practices with Avalara’s international operations.
Eligibility
- Minimum Qualifications
- JD, LL.B., or equivalent law degree.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in India.
- Substantive experience in Indian labour and employment law, including internships/externships.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience advising SaaS or technology companies on employment matters.
- Exposure to US-based or multinational companies and collaboration with global legal teams.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm to develop a deep understanding of Avalara’s SaaS business model.
Salary/Stipend
Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.
Type of Opportunity
Fulltime
Country
India
Address
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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