Labor And Employment Attorney

Job title: Employment Attorney (US Employment Law)

Location: Pune, India (Onsite Only)

Type: Full-Time (US Shift)

Compensation: Based on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to support a US-based company from our Pune office. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in US employment and labor law and the ability to advise on HR and workplace compliance matters. This role requires working closely with US leadership and HR teams to ensure legal compliance, develop policies, manage employment disputes, and maintain a strong, ethical workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Employment Counsel

• Provide in-house legal guidance on all US employment-related matters , including compliance with federal and state labor laws.

Labor & Employment Attorney

• Advise on workplace issues such as employee disputes, disciplinary actions, labor relations, and union-related matters (where applicable).

Employment Law Specialist

• Offer specialized legal advice on employment regulations, workplace policies, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks.

Legal Counsel – Employment & HR

• Partner with HR teams to ensure people operations and policies align with US employment law standards.
• Participate in drafting and reviewing employee contracts, handbooks, and policy updates.

HR Legal Advisor

• Support HR in employee relations matters, investigations, and policy interpretation.

Employment & Workplace Relations Lawyer

• Manage internal workplace investigations, employment disputes, and ensure fair and legally compliant resolution processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined legal and leadership experience, ideally in fast-paced or small/mid-size business environments.
• Strong expertise in US labor laws, employment compliance , and workplace best practices.
• Experience advising executives and influencing decision-making at a senior level.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work US business hours .