VP Legal

The Edge Partnership - The Edge in Asia; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking a seasoned legal professional in Mumbai to manage India employment law and employee relations. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience from a top-tier law firm or in-house at a financial services organization, with strong skills in communication and negotiation. This role involves advising on complex legal issues, managing employment-related litigation, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience with a top-tier law firm or in-house at a global financial services organization.
• Exposure to APAC jurisdictions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on India employment law and employee relations matters.
• Provide guidance on complex hiring and termination issues.
• Advise on employment law aspects of M&A transactions.

Skills

In-depth understanding of Indian employment laws

Excellent communication skills

Strong commercial judgment

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified LLB/LLM

Job description

Our client is a Global Asset Management firm which provides industry-focused services for clients across geographies. We are currently looking for a seasoned candidate to join their legal team in Mumbai.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on all India employment law and employee relations matters.
• Provide guidance on complex issues including hiring, internal transfers, restrictive covenants, terminations, compensation, and pay equity.
• Advise on employment law aspects of M&A transactions and manage employment-related litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to support broader APAC and EMEA initiatives such as policy development, template management, and training programs.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation, assess risks, ensure compliance and maintain and update employee handbooks, policy documents, and case management trackers.

Qualifications

• Qualified LLB/LLM from a reputed institute, typically with 7+ years of relevant experience with a top-tier law firm or in-house at a global financial services organization.
• In-depth understanding of Indian employment laws; exposure to APAC jurisdictions is advantageous.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to deliver business-oriented solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Please contact Apoorva Sharma or email your CV directly in word format with Job ID: 15661 to [e-mail]

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 7 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.