Employment Counsel

Freshworks

Bengaluru, India
On-site
12-16 years post-qualification experience
Expertise in indian employment and labour laws
Corporate governance and companies act compliance
Freshworks is seeking an Employment Counsel in Bengaluru, India, to lead legal advisory for employment matters and corporate governance within the company. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in employment law and corporate governance, particularly within the tech or SaaS sectors, and will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s legal strategies and compliance frameworks

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the lead legal advisor for complex employment matters across India and APMEA, including sensitive investigations and restructurings.
  • Candidates will act as a key governance advisor to the Board of Directors, overseeing statutory filings and ensuring robust compliance with the Companies Act.
  • Freshworks seeks a strategic partner to shape people programs and drive structured implementation plans for policy changes amidst evolving labor codes.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Freshworks is seeking an Employment Counsel in Bengaluru, India, to lead legal advisory for employment matters and corporate governance within the company. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in employment law and corporate governance, particularly within the tech or SaaS sectors, and will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s legal strategies and compliance frameworks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12-16 years post-qualification experience
  • Expertise in Indian employment and labour laws
  • Corporate governance and Companies Act compliance
  • Experience with POSH and whistleblower investigations
  • Strategic advising for senior leadership and Board

Nice-to-have

  • LL.M. or Company Secretary qualification
  • Experience in tech or SaaS industry
  • Multi-jurisdictional APMEA legal knowledge
  • Cross-functional project leadership skills
  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations like GDPR/DPDP

Key Requirements

  • LL.B. from a recognized university
  • 12–16 years of post-qualification experience
  • Substantial time in top law firm or in-house at MNCs
  • Deep expertise in Indian company and employment laws

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