Ssa Labor And Employment Counsel

Baker Hughes; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Durban is looking for a Labor and Employment Counsel to manage workplace law issues and support human resources. The ideal candidate will have a legal degree, admission to the local bar, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical care and life insurance.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in labor and employment for SSA.
• Prior experience in-house or in a law firm.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent the company on workplace law issues.
• Manage labor and employment litigations.
• Support HR teams with employment legal matters.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Influencing Stakeholders

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in legal

Valid admission to local legal bar exam

Job description

Overview

Are you an attorney who enjoys working with labor and employment contracts? Do you enjoy working with global teams? Join our team!

Our Legal Team takes responsibility for developing and safeguarding our company’s global mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and strategic investments. We provide critical legal support across all product companies working closely with the company’s business development team and all of the legal department’s functions. We partner with the business to provide advice, guidance and action to ensure the success of the future of our business.

Responsibilities

As a Labor and Employment Counsel, you will be responsible for advising and representing Baker Hughes, on a wide range of issues related to workplace law, including compliance, litigation, and strategic planning.

As a Labor and Employment Counsel, you will be responsible for:

• Managing labor and employment litigations, this includes understanding of employment laws, conducting thorough investigations and exploring all available resolution options.
• Supporting internal human resources teams in all employment legal related matters and providing needed guidance.
• Specializing in laws & regulations/policies & practices as it pertains to employees, including in the areas of benefits, compensation and human rights.
• Providing guidance and counsel in union negotiations and employee relations matters.
• Advising Functional managers or other Functions regarding approaches, processes and procedures in the own field.
• Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about approach and methods for solving complex problems
• Leading as a project leader of medium sized projects or is a major contributor to bigger projects.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in legal.
• Have valid admission to local legal bar exam
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in labor and employment for SSA
• Have prior experience in house or in a law firm
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Have excellent project management skills.
• Fluency in English

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Work with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!