Commercial Contracts Attorney - Gurugram, India - Expeditors

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    Job Description

    ​​​​​​The Commercial Contracts Attorney will join a world-class legal department and devote time to a wide variety of labour and employment legal matters, primarily in the Asia Pacific and MAIR regions.

    Primary responsibilities include:

  • Supporting and advising business teams, including executives, managers, employee relations, information services, and operations regarding compliance with existing and forthcoming labor and employment laws and regulations.
  • Advising on issues such as discipline, non-competition, redundancies, leave, disability, contingent workers, equity, contractor management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination, wage and hour, and union/labor relations
  • Drafting service provider, commission, non-compete, handbooks and policies, employment, and settlement agreements
  • Conducting internal investigations
  • Managing litigation, outside counsel, and budgets
  • Travel: Expected 5% to 15%; Valid passport/authorized to travel internationally

    Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent degree in Laws
  • Licensed/authorized to practice law in any jurisdiction in the US or in any jurisdiction within the APAC and MAIR regions, in good standing
  • At least 5 years of experience in a top law firm preferred
  • In-house experience working in the law department of a Fortune 500 company highly desirable, but not required
  • Strong knowledge of, and practical experience advising on labor and employment laws and regulations
  • Practical experience working with trade unions preferred
  • The ability to identify, analyze, assess, and communicate legal risks to enable internal clients to make quality, risk-adjusted business decisions.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent business judgment and ability to work independently
  • Fluent oral and written English required. Fluency in additional languages an asset