Legal Counsel (Associate Director)

Coforge; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge seeks a Legal Counsel at the Associate Director level to manage legal affairs with a focus on employment laws, labor compliance, and litigation management. The role advises HR and leadership on investigations, disciplinary matters, and regulatory compliance while handling employment disputes and drafting IT service contracts. Qualified candidates will have an LL.B.

(LL.M. preferred) and at least 12 years post-qualification experience in employment law and labor litigation, preferably

Qualifications

• LL.B. required; LL.M. preferred
• 12+ years post-qualification experience in employment law and labor litigation
• Experience advising HR and leadership on investigations and regulatory matters
• Experience drafting IT services contracts

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and leadership on workplace investigations and disciplinary actions
• Oversee labor compliance and regulatory issues
• Manage employment-related disputes and litigation
• Draft and review commercial IT services contracts

Skills

Employment law

Labor litigation

Workplace investigations

Regulatory compliance

Disciplinary actions

Contract drafting

Education

LL.B.

LL.M. preferred

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

LL.B. from a recognized university (LL.M. preferred) with minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, specifically in employment laws and labor litigation.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel (Associate Director)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Coforge
Description: Coforge is hiring a Legal Counsel at the Associate Director level to manage legal affairs with a specialized focus on employment laws, labor compliance, and litigation management. The successful candidate will advise HR and leadership on workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and regulatory compliance, while also handling employment-related disputes and drafting commercial contracts typical of the IT services industry.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an LL.B. (LL.M. preferred) and possess at least 12 years of post-qualification experience. Mandatory requirements include hands-on expertise in employment laws and labor litigation, preferably within a technology company or a law firm representing IT clients.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Princeton, NJ
Fees: None
Application Link:
Contact Information: Not specified