Employment Counsel

Lead as the legal advisor for complex, high-risk employment matters across India and the broader APAC region, shaping regional employment-law strategy and driving policy, process, and system changes. Oversee employment documents, investigation protocols, and SOPs to ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance; provide second-line escalation on personnel investigations (POSH, whistleblower, retaliation) and guide HRBs and Internal Committees. Partner with HR leadership to align people programs with Freshworks’ values, risk appetite, and global standards; collaborate with Security, Privacy, and Compliance on risk assessments, audits, and controls. Manage external counsel on significant or multi-jurisdictional matters and mentor professionals supporting employment work. In Corporate matters, act as governance advisor to the Board and senior leadership, oversee statutory filings, board/committee governance, and maintain regulatory compliance, including governance frameworks and training for global teams. Ideal candidate holds a law degree (LL.B.) with potential LL.M. or governance qualifications and has ~12–16 years of relevant experience in top law firms or in-house roles within multinational or listed tech/SaaS companies.