Director, Legal Counsel

Gurgaon, India

LEGAL COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY OVERSIGHT

Strategic Legal Compliance Management

Regulatory Legal Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal analysis to ensure adherence to all applicable labor and employment statutes, including Industrial Relations Code, Wages Code, Social Security Code, and Occupational Safety Code
Legal Policy Framework Development: Draft, review, and implement legally compliant employment policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with statutory requirements and judicial precedents
Statutory Legal Obligations: Oversee legal compliance with mandatory filings including PF, ESI, professional tax, and other statutory obligations under relevant labor legislation
Legal Documentation Management: Maintain and ensure renewal of all statutory licenses, registrations, and legal authorizations required for business operations
Legal Audit & Risk Assessment: Conduct periodic legal compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential legal exposures and ensure regulatory adherence

Employment Law Compliance

Drafting, negotiating and monitoring employment-related contracts, letters, legal notices and other legally binding documents for the company, clients and vendors.
Dispute Resolution Framework: Establish legally sound grievance mechanisms compliant with Industrial Disputes Act and relevant state legislation
Legal Training & Advisory: Design and deliver legal training programs on employment law compliance for management and staff
Compliance Reporting: Prepare comprehensive legal compliance reports for senior management highlighting regulatory risks and mitigation strategies
Legislative Monitoring: Monitor and analyze changes in labor and employment legislation, providing legal opinions on business impact
Third-Party Legal Compliance: Ensure legal compliance of contractors, vendors, and service providers with applicable labor laws

II. LEGAL MATTER MANAGEMENT & LITIGATION OVERSIGHT

Legal Notice & Dispute Management

Legal Notice Administration: Establish systematic processes for receipt, evaluation, and response to legal notices, summons, and legal communications
Legal Response Strategy: Ensure timely and legally appropriate responses to all legal matters within prescribed limitation periods
Legal Matter Analysis: Conduct detailed legal analysis of disputes, claims, and regulatory matters to assess legal merit and business impact
Legal Coordination: Coordinate with external legal counsel, internal stakeholders, and regulatory authorities for effective legal matter resolution

Legal Compliance Tracking & Management

Legal Tracker Development: Develop and maintain comprehensive legal and compliance tracking systems covering labor related regulatory obligations
Legal Deadline Management: Implement robust deadline management systems with escalation protocols for critical legal compliance dates
Legal Accountability Framework: Establish clear legal responsibility matrices for compliance tasks across departments and external advisors
Legal Analytics & Reporting: Generate analytical reports on legal compliance trends, risks, and performance metrics
Legal Escalation Protocols: Design and implement escalation procedures for high-risk legal and compliance matters

III. LEGAL ADVISORY & STRATEGIC COUNSEL

Internal Legal Advisory Services

Legal Interpretation & Guidance: Provide authoritative legal interpretations of employment laws, regulations, and internal policies to business stakeholders
Legal Risk Management: Conduct legal risk assessments for business decisions and provide strategic legal advice on risk mitigation
HR Legal Support: Provide specialized legal counsel to HR functions on employment law compliance, policy development, and procedural matters
Legal Policy Development: Lead legal review and development of employment policies ensuring statutory compliance and legal best practices
Legal Program Design: Design legally compliant frameworks and programs tailored to organizational requirements

Specialized Legal Functions

Regulatory Legal Updates: Provide regular legal briefings on changes in employment law affecting business operations
Legal Audit Support: Provide legal expertise during regulatory audits, investigations, and compliance reviews
Legal Incident Management: Lead legal response to employment-related incidents, violations, and regulatory inquiries
Legal Compliance Reporting: Develop comprehensive legal compliance reports for various stakeholders with appropriate legal analysis
Legal Process Optimization: Develop and implement efficient legal processes and procedures
Legal Documentation Systems: Maintain comprehensive legal document repositories with appropriate access controls and version management
Legal Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as primary legal liaison with external counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities

Legal Technology & Systems

Legal Technology Management: Oversee legal technology tools and systems for compliance tracking and matter management
Legal Repository Management: Ensure maintenance of organized legal document repositories with appropriate digital access and security protocols

Key Qualifications and Experience :

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education & Credentials: Law degree from a reputed law school with admission to the Bar Council of India or other relevant legal association in India.
Professional Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of substantive legal and compliance experience gained at established corporations or reputable law firms.
Language Skills: Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one Indian language.
Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach and demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced business environments.

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