Executive Director and Employment Counsel

Vollzeit
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
vor 8 Monate

To support TriNet’s corporate operations strategy in India, the Executive Director and Employment Counsel, India is the most senior position in TriNet’s Legal, Compliance & Business Affairs (“LCBA”) Department in India and the department’s representative on the India leadership team. The position directs the delivery of employment law services in India, and also coordinates other legal and compliance activities in India by leveraging the expertise of subject matter experts throughout the LCBA Department as well as outside advisors when appropriate. As an India leadership team member, this position helps drive implementation of business strategy and champions TriNet’s corporate culture and values. The position also provides leadership support to other LCBA Department colleagues throughout India. The position reports directly to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel – Employment, Benefits & Compensation, a direct report of the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Business Affairs and Corporate Secretary.

Locations

Based in Hyderabad, India (on-site), with occasional travel.

What you will do

 Oversee all aspects of the legal and compliance function throughout India to ensure that the

organization's legal posture is developed and maintained and that TriNet’s India operations receive

appropriate legal and compliance support

 Advise and prepares all work product on employment law and compliance matters in India, and

coordinates work on other legal and compliance matters pertaining to the organization in India, such as

intellectual property, commercial contracts, business conduct and ethics, and litigation, by working with

subject matter experts within the LCBA Department and managing outside counsel

 Develop functional plans for managing legal matters and minimizing business risk, including activities

to be performed in-house or through third-party relationships, to support the company’s legal and

compliance activities

 Advise executive members on new laws, existing laws and legal rights that would impact functionality

of the business

 Serve as director or officer of certain TriNet subsidiaries in India, and perform relevant duties

Education Qualifications

 Bachelor of Laws degree

Experience Qualifications

 Typically 15+ years experience (combined law firm and in-house) practicing employment law in India

 Active license and in good standing to practice law in India

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Skills and Abilities

 Deep expertise and experience in Indian employment law (counseling and claims matters); some

experience with commercial contract negotiation and drafting; understanding of principles of privacy

and data security laws.

 Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to effectively work with senior management, matrix

organizations and change and influence management

 Experience in managing/supervising individuals and teams, offices, or other enterprises

 Experience supporting India operations of U.S.-based companies

 Demonstrated ability to identify appropriate outside counsel and manage them effectively

 Excellent analytical, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to

understand, condense and effectively communicate complex concepts

 Strong organizational skills, with high level of attention to detail and accuracy

 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

 Physical presence in the office will be required on a regular basis.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above

job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business

necessity.

TriNet is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.