Legal Counsel (Labor & Employment)

Vahura; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vahura, India's premier legal search and consulting firm, is currently facilitating recruitment for a Labor & Employment in-house position as Legal Counsel. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, this full-time opportunity targets mid-level professionals seeking growth in a dynamic corporate setting.

The role centers on advising HR and business stakeholders on employment law, covering hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and workforce changes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) dedicated to Labor & Employment law.
• Candidates from both leading law firms (with a robust employment law practice) and established in-house corporate legal teams are highly encouraged to apply.
• Notice Period: shorter notice periods or those who are immediately available will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and key business stakeholders on a wide range of employment law matters across the employee lifecycle.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary proceedings, grievance redressal and internal investigations.
• Guide the organization through terminations, separations, and workforce restructurings while ensuring compliance with central and state labor laws.

Skills

Labor & Employment law

HR advisory

Conflict resolution

Job description

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Labor & Employment Lawyers with 4-6 years of experience. Candidates from both leading law firms and in-house legal teams are eligible. Shorter notice periods preferred.

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Detailed Guide: Legal Counsel (Labor & Employment) at Vahura

Vahura, India's premier legal search and consulting firm, is currently facilitating recruitment for an exciting in-house opportunity for a Legal Counsel specializing in Labor and Employment law. This full-time position is based in the corporate hub of Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is ideal for mid-level legal professionals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic corporate environment.

Role and Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in advising Human Resources (HR) and key business stakeholders on a wide array of employment law matters. The responsibilities span the entirety of the employee lifecycle, including:

• Advising on legal frameworks surrounding hiring and onboarding protocols.
• Managing complex employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Overseeing disciplinary proceedings, grievance redressal, and internal investigations.
• Guiding the organization through terminations, separations, and workforce restructuring.
• Ensuring absolute compliance with central and state-specific labor laws and regulations.
• Handling legal aspects of workforce mobility, transfers, and secondments.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this prestigious in-house role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Professional Experience: 4 to 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) dedicated to Labor & Employment law.
• Background: Candidates from both leading law firms (with a robust employment law practice) and established in-house corporate legal teams are highly encouraged to apply.
• Notice Period: Candidates with shorter notice periods or those who are immediately available will be given preference.

Why Apply?

This role offers an exceptional platform to transition into or grow within a highly sophisticated in-house legal department. Working closely with business leaders, the successful candidate will gain invaluable experience in strategic decision-making and operational compliance in the technology, information, and media sectors.