Vice President - Legal - Law Firm/Financial Services - LLB/LLM

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.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

- 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.

To be eligible for this role you will require:

- 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.

- Proven expertise in handling complex compensation structures, including incentive pay.

- Strong commercial judgment and ability to deliver business-oriented solutions

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.