Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment Law APAC

Senior Corporate Counsel Employment Law provides employment legal support and counseling for Fortrea and their business leaders. As the APAC Senior Employment Counsel, you will be responsible for providing advice and counsel on a wide variety of employment law issues for operations located in India as well as Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and other Asia Pacific operations. This role works closely with the VP Employment Law to provide day-to-day advice and subject matter expertise across the full range of employee relations and other labor and employment matters.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice and support to Human Resources department (HR) and other stakeholders in relation to a broad range of employee related issues, such as recruitment, background screening, benefits, employee conduct and terminations.

• Reviewing and drafting employment related documentation such as employment contracts, termination agreements, employee policies and training materials.

 • Advising in relation to employee relations matters, including investigations, conduct issues and disciplinary matters.

• Providing legal advice with respect to potential litigation and legal risks, coordinating and managing litigation matters.

• Advising HR and other stakeholders, and as appropriate, engaging external counsel; thereafter, coordinating external counsel advice.

• Providing training to HR and other business areas as required

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Education level: Juris Doctor degree or equivalent

• Sound knowledge of India employment law is essential, and experience with employment law oversight for jurisdictions located in Asia Pacific region is preferred.

• Experience in advising on complex employment related disputes and issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Excellent drafting and legal interpretation skills.

• Sound analytical skills to review matters and identify key legal issues.

• Effective time management and organizations skills.

• Must be pro-active, be able to work independently and possess the initiative to drive projects and matters to resolution.

• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Lawyer with 10+ years post qualification experience either with a reputed law firm or as an inhouse employment lawyer.

• Experience effectively liaising with outside counsel across jurisdictional time zones

• Industry experience or knowledge of clinical development strongly preferred

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• The position will be located in Bangalore; however, we offer flexible scheduling and remote working alternatives within the role’s jurisdiction.

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