HR Counsel & Compliance Operations

Position: HR Employment Counsel & Compliance Operations (US )
Job Description
Job Posting: HR Employment Counsel & Compliance Operations (US/India)

Location:

Vadodara, India (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Work Hours:

6:30PM-3:00AM IST (Aligned to 8:00AM-5:00PM US Eastern Time Zone)
We are seeking a highly experienced  Employment Counsel & Compliance Operations Lead  to support our global staffing and SaaS operations. This role blends deep legal expertise (approx. 60%) with operational compliance leadership (approx. 40%) across the US and India. You will serve as a strategic partner to Legal, HR, Compliance, Sales, and Delivery teams, ensuring our employment practices, commercial contracts, and operational controls are robust, scalable, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
What You'll Do
Legal (Employment & Commercial) - 60%
Draft, redline, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and employment-related documents, including  MSAs ,  SOWs , subcontractor/vendor agreements, contractor agreements, NDAs, IP/confidentiality documentation, and privacy notices.
Advise on  worker classification ,  co-employment ,  wage and hour  matters,  leave/accommodation  issues, and cross-border  data protection  including DPAs and SCCs.
Support client-driven requirements such as  HIPAA ,  BAA reviews ,  SOC 2 , security questionnaires, and privacy compliance.
Partner with outside counsel on escalations in both the US and India.
Serve as a strategic adviser to Sales, Operations, HR, and Compliance on legal risk and commercial positioning.
Compliance Operations - 40%
Build, enhance, and audit  offer-to-start compliance controls  for US (W-2, C2C, SOW talent engagement models) and India (FTE and contractor).
Lead  POSH/ICC compliance , including investigations, documentation, training, and statutory adherence.
Develop  compliance dashboards , risk metrics, trend reports, and executive summaries.
Partner with People & Culture, Delivery, and Finance to maintain accurate policies, procedures, and operational controls.
Manage escalations and corrective actions across employment, compliance, and contract-related areas.
SaaS (Talent Arbor / Rangam Works) Support
Review and negotiate  software licensing ,  SaaS subscription agreements ,  technology SOWs , and  security/data protection exhibits .
Partner with Sales and Marketing on RFP/RFI response language, commercial terms, and risk management for product-led deals.
Ensure SaaS operations comply with relevant contractual, privacy, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
What We're Looking For
8-12+ years of employment law experience , ideally within staffing, MSP/VMS, or high-volume contingent workforce environments.
Strong background in  B2B SaaS contracting , including licensing, subscription models, and technical SOWs.
JD or LL.B required  active bar membership preferred.
Expertise in  US employment laws  (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA) and key  India labour laws  (Shops & Establishments Act, , POSH, EPF/ESI, Maternity Benefit Act).
Strong understanding of  worker classification ,  independent contractor risk , co-employment issues, and compliance frameworks.

Experience with  Fieldglass, Beeline, Coupa , or similar VMS platforms preferred.
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, judgement, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate in a high-volume, fast-paced global environment with discretion and precision.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected under applicable law. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities.