Vice President, Legal (Global Capability Center)

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on day-to-day employment and labor law issues, including recruitment matters, disciplinary action and preventative management as well as incentive and benefit entitlements across the Oaktree group ([US, EMEA and] APAC regions);
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, incentive and carry documentation and settlement agreements;
• Coordinating, managing and working with outside counsel on employment and benefits issues requiring law firm support;
• Providing disputes / litigation support when required;
• Providing guidance, conducting research, and monitoring pending changes and trends in employment and labor-related laws;
• Running training on workplace related matters;
• Maintaining, updating and drafting employee handbooks and policies.
• Performing other tasks and projects as necessary.

Qualification & Requirements

Experience Required

• Willingness to relocate to Hyderabad, if necessary.
• Law degree and qualified solicitor.
• Indicative guide of at least 10 years of relevant experience with a [law firm and / or within the financial services industry or asset management industry (although equivalent experience will be considered).
• Extensive understanding and experience of employment law and compensation arrangements across India and preferably US, EMEA and / or APAC regions.
• Ability to review, draft and negotiate contracts is required.
• Experience in dealing with senior business stakeholders and managing ambiguity, especially in a highly matrixed organization.
• Exceptional English writing, drafting and communication skills are mandatory.

Personal Attributes

• Must possess a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a small team.
• Has ability to resolve stressful situations with internal clients and regulators in a professional manner;
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with other members of the global staff in Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Client Relations, Tax, Accounting, Human Resources, Operations and other departments; and
• Exercises good business judgment and is aware of when it is necessary to escalate issues.

Benefits

No information available.