Labour & Employment – Associate/Senior Associate | Mumbai

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing compensation structures to identify necessary revisions related to Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), and gratuity contributions.
• Assess employment arrangements to estimate potential financial obligations under the New Labour Codes.
• Compute revised compensation structures by analysing salary components and statutory obligations.
• Perform in-depth legal research and analysis of labour laws and their financial impact on businesses.
• Ensure compliance with evolving labour law requirements.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Provide compliance advisory services.
• Review and draft employment contracts, HR policies, and other employment-related documentation.
• Conduct due diligence and compliance audits.
• Provide legal and financial impact assessments for large-scale employee exits, workforce restructuring, and business closures.
• Offer legal insights and strategic guidance on labour law developments.
• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries and inspections.
• Conduct audits to assess adherence to employment laws, including PF, ESI, gratuity, and other statutory benefits.
• Advise on contract labour regulations, wage structures, retrenchment policies, and workplace safety requirements.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, HR policies, and termination agreements.
• Conduct labour law due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring.
• Assess risks related to mass layoffs, severance packages, and voluntary retirement schemes (VRS).

Skill Set:

• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, employment regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in financial analysis related to compensation structures and statutory contributions.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and advisory capabilities.
• Experience in due diligence, compliance audits, and regulatory scrutiny handling is a plus.
• Stay updated on judicial precedents, government notifications, and emerging employment law trends

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in law (LLB)

Experience

3-5 years