Director - OGC

PwC Acceleration Center India

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Director - OGC to provide strategic legal guidance across various industries. You will focus on corporate matters such as mergers, acquisitions, governance, and compliance while navigating complex legal frameworks.

This position requires at least 15 years of legal experience, with a focus on employment law. The ideal candidate will also manage a legal team and drive business growth through innovative legal strategies.

Qualifications

At least 15 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong preference for at least 5 years’ experience as in-house counsel preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company.
Deep understanding of employment and labor law, including federal and local requirements in India.
Experience with compliance and monitoring legal developments impacting business.

Responsibilities

Advise on employment law for Advisory/Consulting in India, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Manila.
Support/lead restructuring, litigation, arbitrations, and M&A due diligence.
Manage legal team and develop direct reports.

Skills

Legal experience

Employment law understanding

Regulatory compliance

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Team management

Digital acumen

Education

LLB

Job description

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Director - OGC, you will provide strategic legal guidance and support across various industries, focusing on corporate matters such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will leverage your skills in corporate law to navigate complex legal frameworks and minimize legal risks for internal stakeholders and clients. As a Director, you will set the strategic direction, inspire others, and drive business growth while maintaining executive‑level relationships. You will cultivate potential in others and actively collaborate across the PwC Network, understanding trade‑offs and leveraging collective strengths.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be a guardian of PwC’s reputation, upholding quality, integrity, and inclusion as foundational to success. You will create a healthy working environment, maximizing client satisfaction and promoting technological advances. Your role will involve developing new ideas, solutions, and structures, driving thought leadership, and making strategic choices to address system‑level enablers. You will identify market gaps and convert opportunities into success for the firm, adhering to professional and technical standards and the firm’s code of conduct.

Responsibilities

At least 15 years of post‑qualification legal experience, with a strong preference for at least 5 years’ experience as in‑house counsel preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company
Deep understanding of the key aspects of employment and labor law, including federal and local requirements. Preferred experience on employment laws for India, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Manila
Familiarity with the key regulatory and other legal requirements associated with the human capital component of the delivery of professional services in India, and experience with compliance with associated laws and regulations
Litigation and arbitration experience is good to have
Ability to work independently and pragmatically, identify risks and proposing business solutions while maintaining compliance with laws and regulations
Ability to exercise intellectual agility, independent judgement, high levels of organization, attention to detail, autonomous balancing of tasks, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to handle high‑pressure situations
Experience collaborating with and managing outside counsel to obtain advice and develop solutions to legal problems in a rapid and cost‑effective manner
Ability to monitor legal and regulatory developments for impact on PwC’s business
Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior members of an organization and their support teams
Experience establishing processes and implementing systems to address recurring issues
Excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to convey the practical consequences of complex legal issues to non‑lawyers
Ability to exercise judgment regarding confidential and sensitive information
Business focus and willingness to work towards pragmatic solutions
Ability to collaborate with others in a fast‑paced environment
Familiarity with legal and other productivity technology tools, and overall high level of digital acumen
Prior experience of working with cross border teams and proven track record of collaborating with internal stakeholders

What You Must Have

Key Responsibilities

Advise on employment law for Advisory/Consulting in India, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Manila
Support/lead restructures, litigation, arbitrations, M&A due diligence
Oversee employee asset transfers between entities
Review, draft, align employment policies, practices and employee communications across APAC
Advise on hiring, terminations, investigations, compliance
Deliver employment law training

Team Management