Head of Legal Affairs

1 month ago


Gurgaon, Haryana, India Ameriprise Financial Full time
Job Title: Head of Legal

As a key member of the Ameriprise India team, the Head of Legal will play a critical role in providing strategic legal advice and counsel to support the growth and success of our business in India.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide employment law advice and counsel to operations in India, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify and mitigate employment law risks, and develop strategies to address them.
  • Support Employee Relations in investigating employee complaints and workplace issues, and provide training on employment law compliance.
  • Advise on compliance with the PoSH Act and other applicable employment laws, and monitor changes in employment laws affecting our operations in India.
  • Manage employment litigation and other adversarial proceedings in India, including leading relationships with external counsel.
Administrative Leadership/Oversight:
  • Provide administrative leadership support to the GCO legal and compliance functions at Ameriprise India, partnering with functional leaders to ensure an engaged team of professionals.
  • Partner with GCO leaders to evolve the global resourcing strategy for these functions, and oversee SLA management to ensure efficient and effective operations.
  • Build a strong culture of compliance, aligned with company policies and procedures.
Requirements:
  • LLB or LLM degree from a reputable institution with excellent academic credentials.
  • 15+ years of experience providing employment law advice, with experience in advising multinational corporations.
  • Experience in working in a matrixed environment, overseeing teams with dual reporting relationships.
  • Ability to build internal relationships and operate effectively with large multi-stakeholder cross-functional partners at all levels in a fast-paced environment.
  • Outstanding client-service focus and technical mastery to convey complex legal principles clearly and concisely.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently.
  • Ability to manage confidential, sensitive information.
  • Resilient, results-oriented, and collaborative.
  • Unquestioned integrity and professionalism.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
About Our Company:

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client-based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S.-based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning, and Insurance Protection.

We are an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status, or any other basis prohibited by law.



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