JOB TITLE Labor &amp; Employment Counsel - India DEPARTMENT Legal LOCATION India REPORTING TO Assistant General Counsel - Employment (APAC) RESPONSIBLE FOR (STAFF) None SALARY AND BENEFITS Competitive salary and benefits Role: (JOB SUMMARY) Moody's Corporation ("MCO"), a leading provider of credit rating services, and financial software and information to assess credit risk, is seeking a Labour and Employment Counsel. Key Responsibilities - Providing day-to-day legal advice to Human Resources and Management on India employment matters including: performance management, wage and hour, disability, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, immigration, diversity, employee benefits and other laws regulating employment. - Working closely with HR, ER and other stakeholders to manage and mitigate employment law risk. - Providing timely input on regional and/or global HR initiatives/projects which impact the Company in India. - Draft and/or update, as necessary, offer letters, employment contracts, employee handbooks and policies. - Advise on interaction with local collective bargaining units and/or labor unions. - Working closely with HR/ER, participate in or oversee investigations into allegations of employee misconduct and potential violations of employment laws as well as violations of company policies. - Manage outside counsel relationship - Oversee any employment litigation and administrative claims. - Develop training materials and conduct training for Human Resources professionals and Management on compliance with relevant employment laws. The successful candidate must be able to provide strategic support and guidance to HR and Management on a range of HR initiatives and issues as well as operational support including by drafting a wide range of employment related documentation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience - Exceptional academic and law firm credentials. - Demonstrable experience in employment law counseling and litigation - Experience working in an international environment - Experience working with senior individuals - Knowledge of financial services products / markets preferable - Knowledge of local employment laws in India and, preferably, in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Bangalore. Additional Information/Qualifications - Law Degree (8 to 10 years of relevant experience post qualification) - Or the local equivalent of the above The Individual - Strong interpersonal skills - Strong communication skills - Strong attention to detail - Ability to innovatively approach legal issues to achieve corporate strategic objectives - Excellent administration, project management and document management skills - Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines - Able to operate independently - Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively - Ability to work across various time zones - Ability to quickly grasp diverse and complex issues This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties, it is not exhaustive and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the business.

Gurgaon/Gurugram

Moodys Analytics - Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment - LLB 

Moodys Analytics - Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment - LLB  ,Job Description for Moodys Analytics - Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment - LLB  in Moodys Analytics Knowledge Services in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (8-10) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Moodys Analytics - Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment - LLB  in Moodys Analytics Knowledge Services in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (8-10) years of experience. Apply Now!