This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Employment Counsel in India.
This role sits at the intersection of global employment law, cross-border HR strategy, and high-growth operational support within a borderless workforce environment. You will act as a key legal advisor on employment matters across multiple APAC jurisdictions, helping shape compliant, scalable, and practical employment frameworks for international operations. The position blends hands-on legal drafting with strategic advisory work, including direct collaboration with HR, compliance, sales, and client-facing teams. You will play a critical role in supporting client onboarding and ongoing workforce operations in an Employer of Record (EOR) model. Operating in a fast-paced, global setting, you will help interpret evolving labor laws and translate them into actionable guidance. This is a highly autonomous role requiring strong judgment, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional employment challenges.
Accountabilities
- Provide expert legal counsel on employment-related matters, including contracts, policies, benefits, terminations, restructurings, and workplace compliance across APAC jurisdictions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and other employment-related legal documentation.
- Monitor and interpret changes in employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring proactive compliance updates for internal stakeholders.
- Support client onboarding and offboarding by assessing employment risks, regulatory requirements, and jurisdiction-specific considerations in an EOR context.
- Partner with external counsel to manage employment litigation matters in a cost-effective and strategic manner.
- Advise internal stakeholders on both day-to-day employment issues and broader strategic legal initiatives impacting global operations.
- Contribute to training programs by delivering employment law guidance to HR teams and client-facing stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent, compliant, and scalable employment practices across regions.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in an APAC jurisdiction and in good standing.
- 4+ years of experience in employment law, ideally combining law firm and in-house experience.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices across multiple APAC countries.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements and related documentation in domestic and international contexts.
- Familiarity with Employer of Record (EOR) models is a strong plus.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical advice.
- Ability to work independently across jurisdictions and collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams.
- Strong commercial mindset, sound judgment, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market standards.
- Flexible remote work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
- Generous paid time off, including flexible PTO and additional personal days.
- Parental leave and volunteer time off to support personal and social impact initiatives.
- Access to learning and development programs to support continuous career growth.
- Inclusive, global work environment with diverse teams across multiple regions.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact global employment law challenges in a fast-growing organization.
How Jobgether Works
We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether
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