Employment Counsel
2 weeks ago
Job Title: Employment Counsel
Job Summary:
Freshworks is seeking a skilled Employment Counsel to join our legal team in India. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert legal advice on employment-related matters, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits, leaves of absence, retrenchments, exits, or transfers. Your duties will include drafting, revising, and providing advice on employment-related agreements and laws.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on pre-hiring compliance matters, such as registration and licenses, employment type, immigration, or background verifications.
- Offer guidance on the company's contract workforce and agency workers.
- Manage personnel-related investigations and disputes, providing oversight and advice to HR teams.
- Ensure compliance with anti-harassment and no retaliation policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams on developing and implementing scalable personnel-related policies, processes, and training.
- Monitor labor law developments in India and liaise with local counsel for advice and consistency.
- Advocate for finding compliant solutions that meet business goals while upholding Freshworks' core values and people-centric approach.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in law with excellent academic performance.
- Deep knowledge of employment laws within India.
- 7-9 years of combined law firm and in-house experience supporting workforce on employment law-related matters.
- Experience at a global company and collaboration with other employment counsels is a plus.
- Ability to work with local counsel, learn various employment law parameters, and incorporate knowledge into in-house practice.
- Flexibility and willingness to approach legal challenges with a business-partner mentality.
- Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion, respect, and integrity.
About Freshworks:
Freshworks is a global company creating a workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities, and the business.
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