Details of the Organization

Freshworks Inc. is a global software company that develops service software designed to enhance customer and employee experiences. Its enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, easy to use, and focused on delivering quick results for businesses. More than 74,000 companies worldwide, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, rely on Freshworks’ CX and EX software. The company has a global workforce of over 4,500 employees and promotes a people-first approach to innovation and AI-driven productivity.

Details of the Job/Internship

Freshworks Inc. is hiring a Corporate and Employment Counsel with 6–9 years of post-qualification experience to support corporate governance and employment law matters.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee Board of Directors’ activities and ensure compliance with statutory and corporate governance requirements.
• Ensure timely convening and lawful conduct of Annual General Meetings (AGM) and other statutory meetings.
• Monitor and ensure timely filing of statutory returns and regulatory submissions with relevant authorities including MCA.
• Organize and manage board and committee meetings, including agendas, resolutions, and minutes.
• Provide legal advice on recruitment, onboarding, employee benefits, performance management, and employee exits.
• Draft, review, and update employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, and HR policies.
• Monitor labour law developments across APMEA regions and provide practical legal advice to the business.
• Manage personnel-related investigations and disputes, including POSH-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, anti-harassment policies, whistleblower policies, and data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Partner with HR teams to develop policies, conduct legal training, and implement regulatory requirements.
• Support initiatives that promote positive employee relations and ethical workplace practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop scalable HR policies, processes, and training programs.

Eligibility

• LL.B. from a recognized university.
• 6–9 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and employment counsel roles.
• Experience working with multinational, technology-driven, or public listed companies.
• Strong knowledge of Indian company law, labour and employment laws, and corporate secretarial practices.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and interpreting employment and commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting board governance, statutory compliance, and regulatory filings.
• Exposure to cross-border compliance and multi-jurisdictional workforce management.
• Experience advising leadership and HR teams on employee relations, olicy implementation, investigations, and regulatory changes.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

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