Associate Director - Legal Counsel Employment Law
Apollo Global Management
- Posted On: 2026-04-17 14:06:34
- Openings: 10
- Applicants: 0
Job Description
The Employment Counsel (India & APAC) will provide comprehensive legal advice, guidance and strategic input on all matters related to India & Asia Pacific (India, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore & Australia) employment law and employee relations.
The Employment Counsel (India & APAC) will work closely with the global Employment Law team and other key stakeholders across Legal, Regulation, Tax, Compliance, Human Capital, and the wider firm.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your responsibilities will include:
Serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on India employment law and employee relations matters. Able to advise independently on all but the most complex India matters.
Co-ordinates with external counsel and Counsel, Employment Law (EMEA & AIPAC) to advise on non-India APAC employment law and employee relations matters, escalating matters appropriately.
Types of work covered include:
o Advising on complex hires, internal transfers, office expansions, restrictive covenants, terminations, pay equity and expanding opportunity issues.
o Managing employee relations issues and internal investigations (i.e., discrimination / harassment / retaliation).
o Advising Human Capital on performance management (i.e., performance improvement plans), probation reviews, and disciplinary issues.
o Maintaining knowledge of regulations, laws, industry trends and practices that may affect firm; tracking new developments, assessing and evaluating risk and advising accordingly to ensure compliance
o Advising on employment law aspects of mergers and acquisitions
o Managing employment-related arbitration, litigation, mediation whenever required
o Familiarity with industry compensation practices
Additional EMEA & AIPAC aspect to role include:
o Taking ownership of developing and updating EMEA & AIPAC templates used by Human Capital (i.e., offer letters, separation agreements, promotion letters, etc.)
o Working on EMEA & AIPAC workplace-related training requirements and partnering with Human Capital on training design.
o Maintaining, updating and drafting Employee Handbooks and other employee policies.
o Managing and maintaining employee relations case management tracker and system.
Qualifications & Experience
Law degree and qualified solicitor
Indicative guide of 10+ years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house at a global financial services firm (although equivalent experience will be considered)
Extensive understanding and experience of employment law across India and, preferably, the Asia Pacific region generally
Thrives in a fast-paced, rigorous work environment ; effectively prioritizes and meets deadlines
Thinks critically and proposes business-oriented solutions that combine excellent judgement, creativity, risk-taking and technical expertise
Fluency and familiarity with complex compensation arrangements, including incentive compensation.
Influences and impacts decision-making through strong business acumen and negotiation skills
Superior collaboration and interpersonal skills; builds and maintains strong relationships/credibility with relevant internal stakeholders
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral; ability to distill complex concepts into discernable terms
Ability to work collaboratively, in partnership with Employment Law team and Human Capital
Adept at managing external counsel to ensure that they produce high quality work product and meet deadlines/budgets
Highly motivated and proactive; proven work ethic
Possesses professional integrity and the discretion, tact and ability to maintain confidentiality
More Info
Education
Any Graduate
Not Disclosed
Required Skills
Counsellor
human capital
Performance management
Litigation
Asset management
Investment management
Private equity
Financial services
Contact Details
Apollo Global Management
+91 987654567
EmploymentVerifications@apollo.com
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