Head/ Mgr Legal for Indian Operations of an MNC

H R Solutions has been retained by a Fortune 100 MNC from the services Sector with operations in 123 countries and a presence all over INDIA to recruit a Legal Manager ..... Initial posting at Gujarat and then he/she should be prepared to travel across India/ Foreign countries as demanded by the role.

He /She will Manage the Employment related legal issues of the company and will be

Responsible for the statutory compliance of Employment related Labour laws prevailing in India . Will be responsible for formulating strategies in case of legal issues, guiding the India Management to resolve the same by devising a legitimate, yet optimum solution.

2. Key Accountabilities
Deliverables
. Represent Domestic Enquiry as a Management Representative
. Give Case briefings to Company Advocates
. Identify and validate the Advocates for representing the Company case in Labour/ Industrial/ High Courts or any other adjudicating body. . To frame and administer the Disciplinary action in line with the Service rules/ Standing orders
. Escalation of any potential legal threats to Senior Manager Human Resources with a proposed action plan.
. To liaise with Legal machinery

General Management
. Collate and provide timely and accurate management information to Senior Manager Human Resources . Support Operations/ Research team in resolving legal complications pertaining to Employment relates issues

3. Person Specification
Experience
. A minimum of 5 years experience in Industrial Relations, most of which should be in a Legal related role. . Exposure to liasioning with Conciliation Officer, Labour Commissioner, Labour Court, Industrial Court, various other Commissioners under labour laws

Essential Skills
. Exceptionally good spoken and written English.
. Solid grasp of Legal fundamentals and adjudication/ conciliation processes, experience of registering under various Shops and Establishment acts in India . Understanding and appreciation of Industrial Relations issues surrounding the Company. Some experience of settling Out of Court matters is essential. . Understanding and experience of Legal issues and challenges. Some experience of dealing with Trade Union / Collective bargaining is highly desirable. . Basic Computer skills viz. Microsoft Office, E-Mail systems, Internet etc

Desirable Skills
. Good awareness of Business implication of any legal decision . Good Spoken and written Gujarati Education
. Post Graduation in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relations . Degree in Law desirable

Personal Characteristics
. A 'hand on' style, not afraid to 'get their hands-dirty' if the situation demands it . Motivated by the challenges of successfully growing with a dynamic company, rather than the status symbols of a more established organisation. . An inquiring mind that consistently looks for the solutions to and opportunities associated with problems, rather than simply raising concerns to management. . A completer-finisher with a demonstrable attention to detail, who likes to see the job through. . A mature, open and honest individual with a strong sense of personal integrity. . Ambitious, hard working and self-motivated. . A team worker. . Well presented.
6. Miscellaneous
. Will report directly to Senior Manager, Human Resources
. There will be a 6-month probation period
. Initial Posting in Gujarat Division

Smita Goswamy
H R Solutions
09825026827
Email : smita@consulthrs.com