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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. Please contact Apoorva Sharma or email your cv directly in word format with Job ID: 15661 to apoorva@ Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 7 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.