Assistant Manager – Employee Relations & Legal

Description

The Assistant Manager – Legal & Employee Relations will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and fostering a positive employee relations environment. This role involves providing legal support to management, managing employee grievances, ensuring adherence to policies, and mitigating legal risks while building a fair, transparent, and compliant workplace culture.

• Support the implementation of employee relations strategies to promote a fair, respectful, and compliant workplace environment.
• Assist in the resolution of employee grievances, complaints, and disciplinary matters by conducting preliminary fact-finding and coordinating with relevant HR and management teams.
• Provide legal input on labor laws, employment matters, and organizational policies under the guidance of senior legal staff.
• Draft and review employment contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents as assigned.
• Assist in preparing documentation for legal proceedings and liaising with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in the monitoring and analysis of trends in employee concerns and grievances to support proactive interventions.
• Coordinate awareness sessions and assist in the development of training content related to grievance handling, workplace conduct, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of complaints, resolutions, and legal correspondence while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Support in tracking legal expenses, coordinating with external lawyers, and processing related documentation and invoices.
• Contribute to policy reviews and development through legal research and benchmarking exercises.
• Provide administrative and operational support for legal and employee relations matters as needed.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, and compliance requirements in Pakistan.
• Proven experience in handling employee disputes, disciplinary actions, and conflict management.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and build trust across all levels of the organization.

Education

LLB/LLM (or equivalent law degree) from a recognized institution.

Experience

4-5 years of relevant experience in legal advisory and employee relations, preferably in a corporate or NGO environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your Current Salary?
• What is your Expected Salary?
• Are you willing to negotiate?

Work Location: In person