Details of the Organization

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet while building trust in the capital markets.

Details of the Job/Internship

EY is hiring a Legal Counsel with experience of 7 years to join their office in Bengaluru.

Role and Responsibilities

• Possesses a sound understanding of contract and employment/labor laws in India and works with the other GDS jurisdictions to oversee advice and strategy on employment law matters.
• Create documents of support relating to employment law and employee relations, including memos and templates in compliance with legal requirements.
• Support the Employment Lead and HR teams in formulating and/or revising Policies.
• Support the organization with the applicable legal requirements on the POSH (or equivalent) matters and wherever required with the Internal Committees.
• You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and advising on various contracts, in particular: sponsorship contracts; meeting and events contracts; services contracts; and corporate responsibility contracts.

Eligibility

• A graduate/postgraduate degree in Law.
• Professional qualification/certification in India.
• Strong cross-border experience working in a global environment.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Ideally, prior experience of working in an In-house Legal Department supporting commercial contracts and employment law portfolios.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of contract and employment/labor laws of India, together with experience of working with other jurisdictions in a global corporate environment.
• Commercial awareness of the business issues facing the GDS organization across locations.
• The ability to translate complex legal advice into practical advice for a range of stakeholders who may be unfamiliar with the legal environment.
• Build & maintain trusted and effective interpersonal relationships and adopt a sensitive approach to intercultural contacts, communication and ways of working.
• Highest standards of excellence and personal integrity.
• Being flexible, organized, and adaptable; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize key areas of responsibility where deadlines may conflict.
• Strong personal communication skills, including an excellent command of the English language.
• Sound decision-making based on risk assessment and evaluation.
• Ability to operate with limited supervision, whilst keeping leadership abreast of key matters.
• Strong written skills, including drafting legal advice, contracts, and policies.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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