Director, Legal Counsel

LEGAL COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY OVERSIGHT
Strategic Legal Compliance Management

• Regulatory Legal Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal analysis to ensure adherence to all applicable labor and employment statutes, including Industrial Relations Code, Wages Code, Social Security Code, and Occupational Safety Code
• Legal Policy Framework Development: Draft, review, and implement legally compliant employment policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with statutory requirements and judicial precedents
• Statutory Legal Obligations: Oversee legal compliance with mandatory filings including PF, ESI, professional tax, and other statutory obligations under relevant labor legislation
• Legal Documentation Management: Maintain and ensure renewal of all statutory licenses, registrations, and legal authorizations required for business operations
• Legal Audit & Risk Assessment: Conduct periodic legal compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential legal exposures and ensure regulatory adherence

Employment Law Compliance

• Drafting, negotiating and monitoring employment-related contracts, letters, legal notices and other legally binding documents for the company, clients and vendors.
• Dispute Resolution Framework: Establish legally sound grievance mechanisms compliant with Industrial Disputes Act and relevant state legislation
• Legal Training & Advisory: Design and deliver legal training programs on employment law compliance for management and staff
• Compliance Reporting: Prepare comprehensive legal compliance reports for senior management highlighting regulatory risks and mitigation strategies
• Legislative Monitoring: Monitor and analyze changes in labor and employment legislation, providing legal opinions on business impact
• Third-Party Legal Compliance: Ensure legal compliance of contractors, vendors, and service providers with applicable labor laws

II. LEGAL MATTER MANAGEMENT & LITIGATION OVERSIGHT
Legal Notice & Dispute Management

• Legal Notice Administration: Establish systematic processes for receipt, evaluation, and response to legal notices, summons, and legal communications
• Legal Response Strategy: Ensure timely and legally appropriate responses to all legal matters within prescribed limitation periods
• Legal Matter Analysis: Conduct detailed legal analysis of disputes, claims, and regulatory matters to assess legal merit and business impact
• Legal Coordination: Coordinate with external legal counsel, internal stakeholders, and regulatory authorities for effective legal matter resolution

Legal Compliance Tracking & Management

• Legal Tracker Development: Develop and maintain comprehensive legal and compliance tracking systems covering labor related regulatory obligations
• Legal Deadline Management: Implement robust deadline management systems with escalation protocols for critical legal compliance dates
• Legal Accountability Framework: Establish clear legal responsibility matrices for compliance tasks across departments and external advisors
• Legal Analytics & Reporting: Generate analytical reports on legal compliance trends, risks, and performance metrics
• Legal Escalation Protocols: Design and implement escalation procedures for high-risk legal and compliance matters

III. LEGAL ADVISORY & STRATEGIC COUNSEL
Internal Legal Advisory Services

• Legal Interpretation & Guidance: Provide authoritative legal interpretations of employment laws, regulations, and internal policies to business stakeholders
• Legal Risk Management: Conduct legal risk assessments for business decisions and provide strategic legal advice on risk mitigation
• HR Legal Support: Provide specialized legal counsel to HR functions on employment law compliance, policy development, and procedural matters
• Legal Policy Development: Lead legal review and development of employment policies ensuring statutory compliance and legal best practices
• Legal Program Design: Design legally compliant frameworks and programs tailored to organizational requirements

Specialized Legal Functions

• Regulatory Legal Updates: Provide regular legal briefings on changes in employment law affecting business operations
• Legal Audit Support: Provide legal expertise during regulatory audits, investigations, and compliance reviews
• Legal Incident Management: Lead legal response to employment-related incidents, violations, and regulatory inquiries
• Legal Compliance Reporting: Develop comprehensive legal compliance reports for various stakeholders with appropriate legal analysis
• Legal Process Optimization: Develop and implement efficient legal processes and procedures
• Legal Documentation Systems: Maintain comprehensive legal document repositories with appropriate access controls and version management
• Legal Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as primary legal liaison with external counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities

Legal Technology & Systems

• Legal Technology Management: Oversee legal technology tools and systems for compliance tracking and matter management
• Legal Repository Management: Ensure maintenance of organized legal document repositories with appropriate digital access and security protocols

Key Qualifications and Experience
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Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education & Credentials: Law degree from a reputed law school with admission to the Bar Council of India or other relevant legal association in India.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of substantive legal and compliance experience gained at established corporations or reputable law firms.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one Indian language.
• Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach and demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced business environments.