Manager & Counsel

2 weeks ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India AMEX Full time

You Lead the Way. Weve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, youll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey thats unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, youll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impactevery colleague has the opportunity to share in the companys success. Together, well win as a team, striving to uphold our and powerful backing promise to provide the worlds best customer experience every day. And well do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Function Description:

The General Counsels Office consists of a global legal team offering full legal support to its business partners located across the world.

The Role:

This role is based in Gurgaon, India with an overview of other locations in India (primarily Bangalore and Mumbai) and possibly locations outside India in the future. This role is for an Associate Employment Counsel who as part of a team will be reporting into Employment Counsel for India, Aparna Shrian.

Purpose of the Role:

This role will require supporting and advising the Human Resources team for all business lines in American Express India, having an employee strength of approximately 20,000+. The Colleague and Labour Relations team, the Compensations and Benefits team and the Talent Acquisition team will be the main client focus of this role. The demands of the role require a considerable degree of flexibility, reflecting the matrix structure of the business. The candidate will need to establish themselves as a partner to the HR functions to advise on a day-to-day Employment law matters as well as on Diversity and Inclusion matters.

Responsibilities:

Provide support to the Human Resources teams (especially the Colleague Relations team) in India by directly delivering employment law advice on a day-to-day basis. Working closely with Compensation and Benefits team and Colleague Relations to identify and correct gaps in complying with employment laws and regulations. Specifically keeping in mind, the latest amendments in Law. Advising in relation to disciplinary matters and process, including on Compliance requirements under various employment laws. Provide support on the implementation of legal developments and initiatives and review of related materials, drafting of policies and procedures. Manage litigation and working with outside counsel, Advising and providing support to various HR teams (including Business HR leaders) and Business Leaders on organizational changes and impact on employee related issues.

Specific Experience Required

India qualified lawyer specializing in employment law. In-house experience preferred.
Must have prior experience of 7-10 year either in practice or in-house in providing advice on a wide range of employment issues including on disciplinary issues (with through knowledge of the Industrial Disputes Act), discrimination, grievance, redressal procedures, changes to terms and conditions of employment, severance, redundancy & reorganization issues including on various Shops and Establishment Acts across India(Specifically Karnataka, Maharashtra & Haryana) and Labour Compliances relating to the various States in India. Experience in drafting Employment Policies and Employment related documents. Experience in advising on issues of Provident Fund, Pensions and Statutory Benefits (Maternity, ESI, Gratuity and Bonus). Experience with employment laws related to a Bank a bonus.

Personal Attributes Required:

Excellent relationship management and people skills. Keen to collaborate with stakeholders, own peer group and throughout the organization. Able to form and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders. Solution oriented and having the ability to provide firm and practical legal guidance on complex, sensitive issues while understanding business needs and time constrains. Excellent drafting skills, research skills and presentation skills. (Good knowledge of MS Power point). Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills with due attention to detail. Able to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, to be able to conduct team meetings and deliver a presentation on various legal issues.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Support for financial-well-being and retirement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)

Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)

Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

Career development and training opportunities

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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