Employment And Litigation Team Sr Manager Manager

Job Description

Position Summary We are looking for an experienced legal professional to join the Employment & Litigation team within the Legal function. The role will involve managing employment law matters, litigation support, legal advisory, contract review, and related legal documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws, statutory regulations, and internal policies. The selected candidate will be responsible for handling employment-related disputes, coordinating with external legal counsel, assessing legal risks, supporting dispute resolution, and providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Employment Law & Legal Advisory: Handle employment law matters, including employee disputes, disciplinary actions, workplace policies, and employee-related legal advisory. Litigation Management: Manage litigation matters involving the organization and coordinate with external legal counsel for case handling and resolution. Legal Drafting & Documentation: Draft, review, and vet employment-related agreements, legal notices, responses, and other legal documentation. Contract Review: Support contract review and related legal documentation activities as required. Labor Law & Compliance: Provide legal guidance on labor laws, employment regulations, statutory compliance, and dispute resolution. Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with HR, business leaders, compliance teams, and internal stakeholders on employment and litigation-related matters. Legal Notices & Dispute Resolution: Review and manage legal notices, claims, settlements, and dispute-related communications. Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. Litigation Strategy: Develop litigation strategies, assess case strengths and weaknesses, and provide risk assessments to leadership before decisions on settlements or legal actions. Legal Records & Case Tracking: Maintain litigation records, legal documentation, trackers, and case updates. External Liaison: Coordinate with external legal counsel, authorities, and regulatory bodies whenever required. Training & Awareness: Conduct training sessions for HR, managers, and employees on employment law, workplace conduct, POSH, disciplinary processes, and compliance obligations. Key Requirements 8–12 years of experience in employment law, litigation management, and legal advisory functions. Strong knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, dispute resolution, and litigation processes. Experience in drafting and reviewing employment contracts, legal notices, and related documentation. Good understanding of legal compliance and risk management practices. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to independently manage sensitive and confidential matters. Prior experience in the IT industry. B.L. with LL.B. preferred. Location & Relocation Location: Chennai, India. Preference for candidates based in Chennai or candidates willing to relocate to Chennai. Application Process Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resumes along with a cover letter outlining their qualifications and relevant experience.

Required Skills

['employment law', 'litigation management', 'legal advisory', 'contract management', 'labor laws', 'employment regulations', 'dispute resolution', 'risk management']

Additional Information

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