Executive Litiagtion

About the Role

We are looking for an HR Litigation & Employment Law professional to join our Legal team. The role will be responsible for managing employment-related legal matters, advising HR on labour and employment laws, handling employee disputes, and coordinating with external legal counsels. The ideal candidate should have experience working in an IT/ITES or corporate environment and possess a strong understanding of employment laws and HR litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle employment-related litigation before Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, High Courts, and other statutory authorities.
• Advise HR, business leaders, and management on employment law, disciplinary actions, employee grievances, and termination matters.
• Draft and review legal notices, replies, petitions, affidavits, employment agreements, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence.
• Manage legal aspects of employee misconduct, disciplinary proceedings, domestic enquiries, and separation-related disputes.
• Coordinate with external advocates for litigation strategy, case preparation, hearings, and timely filing of documents.
• Support HR during employee investigations and ensure legal compliance throughout the process.
• Review and provide legal inputs on employment contracts, appointment letters, HR policies, confidentiality agreements, and employee handbooks.
• Handle matters relating to Labour Authorities, EPF, ESIC, gratuity, and other employment-related statutory issues.
• Monitor changes in labour and employment legislation and recommend policy updates.
• Maintain litigation trackers, legal documentation, and periodic MIS for management.

Qualification

• LL.B. from a recognized university.
• Enrolment with the Bar Council will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 35 years of experience in employment law, labour litigation, or corporate legal functions.
• Experience in an IT/ITES company, corporate legal team, or labour & employment law firm is preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to HR legal matters, labour court cases, and employment compliance.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian Labour & Employment Laws and Labour Codes.
• Experience handling employment disputes and HR litigation.
• Excellent legal drafting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work closely with HR, business leaders, and external counsel.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Interested candidates can share their CVs at vartika.tewari@teamcomputers.com