
Employment Legal, Director
13 hours ago
About This Role
Job Purpose/Background:
We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to oversee employment law matters across our operations in India, where we have a growing business and expanding employee base. The role will also provide additional employment legal support to the broader APAC region.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Regional Lead of Employment Law, the local Legal & Compliance team, Human Resources, and other internal stakeholders on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. These include employee relations issues, employment litigation and legal proceedings, as well as transactional support (e.g., employee transfers in merger scenarios).
The role requires a high degree of autonomy, the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced environment, and strong stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal support to India leadership and HR teams on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law.
- Advise on employee relations issues, including internal investigations, grievances, performance management, disciplinary issues, redundancies, mutual separation negotiations.
- Support HR on regulatory and compliance matters (e.g., POSH compliance) and compensation and benefits issues in accordance with Indian labor laws.
- Provide legal support on employment aspects of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, insourcing, and office establishment.
- Draft and review employment-related documents such as labor contracts, HR policies, employee handbooks, and termination letters.
- Collaborate with regional and global legal teams on cross-border employment issues and global initiatives (e.g., diversity and inclusion).
- Coordinate with internal legal teams and external counsel on employment law matters.
- Identify and manage legal risks related to employment law in India.
Other Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Conduct training sessions for HR and business teams on employment law topics.
Knowledge/Experience
- Qualified lawyer in India with 12+ years of experience practicing employment law.
- Deep expertise of Indian labor laws and employment regulations.
- In-house experience in multinational companies or financial institutions is preferred.
Competencies
- Strong academic background and legal drafting skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
- Commercially minded, collaborative, and self-driven.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates ownership and accountability in resolving legal issues.
Our Benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn:
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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