Legal Counsel; APAC Employment Laws

Position: Legal Counsel (APAC Employment Laws)
Location: Bengaluru

Job Description:

Prepare memos on complex regulatory issues;
Liaise with external counsel as required, to enable the Infosys group's global regulatory compliances;
Review and finalize draft employment policy documents, employment contracts;
Negotiate with clients and partners to resolve contractual deadlocks;
Provide advice to Infosys' stakeholders to resolve issues, particularly in the areas of transfer of employment, termination of employment, social security contributions, employee benefits;
Prepare and approve responses on behalf of Infosys group prior to submission to courts, tribunals and regulatory authorities;
Execute litigation strategy;
Coordinate litigation and other legal matters handled by external counsel;
Liaise with insurers in order to properly manage contentious matters;
Contribute research papers to the knowledge repository to enhance the knowledge base of the Infosys group legal function;
Provide training on employment law issues to Infosys' stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience :

Fully qualified lawyer with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience.
Previous employment law experience preferred, but not mandatory.