Senior Legal Counsel

ZS  is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by  bringing together data, science, technology  and  human ingenuity  to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide.

ZSers drive impact by bringing a  client-first mentality  to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS

Senior Legal Counsel – Employment Law

The  Senior Legal Counsel  will serve as critical team member of our in-house legal team. This role is a part of the global legal team as well as providing advice to India based internal stakeholders. As an attorney at ZS, you are expected work independently as well as collaborate with other legal team members.

What You'll Do:

Provide in-house legal advice in India on topics including corporate matters, employment law issues, statutory regulations, labor laws etc.
Ensure all legal compliance is adhered in all locations ZS is operating in India and East Asia. Drafting and reviewing policies, guidelines and/ or SOPs relating to employment law
Drafting and reviewing employee related documents like Offer Letters, Employment Contracts, Departure letter and Separation and Release Agreements. Employment handbook
Manage POSH compliances and advice as may be required
Evaluate and minimizes legal risk to the corporation regarding compliance with India laws and other countries in East Asia Consult and advice on various issues related to labor and employment laws in India, Singapore and Japan
In-house advisor to ZS's payroll and HR teams on any employee or employment law matters
Leads Employment related discussions with stakeholders in India
Prepares content and data to review with leadership, identifying new changes in employment laws as may be relevant for ZS business
Develop, and improve the firm's employment related processes in alignment with policies, applicable employment law
Work on employee data breach issues with IT team
Drafting and vetting of Agreements with ZS vendors and managing compliance concerns for contractors
Develops and manages training regarding best practices, implementation of methods for the resolution of employment-related concern
Assist HR Business Partners with employee concerns, counseling, and investigations.
Participate and influence the decision-making process with various stakeholders.
Respond to and counsel internal stakeholders on employment risks related to specific scenarios as they arise and may affect day-to-day business operations
Stay abreast of legal developments and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies
Draft, review, revise and negotiate legal agreements
Partner with external counsels, consultants on employment law issues and compliances
Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree is a plus)
7+ years relevant work experience, preferably in a multinational/global professional services setting
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
High level of accuracy and trust
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information
Capability to manage multiple cases, independently prioritize and make sound decisions quickly
Demonstrated ability to establish strong and trusting relationships with internal stakeholders like, Finance, HR business partners and business leaders
Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in employment law
Experience advising MNCs operating in east Asia would be a plus

How you'll grow:

Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Hybrid working model:

ZS is committed to a  Flexible and Connected  way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and…