Bechtel—Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

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Description: Requisition ID: 291928 - Relocation Authorized: None - Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project - Work Location: Gurugram Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world. Job Summary: Bechtel is looking for an employment lawyer to join its Global Labor and Employment Law team to provide support to Bechtel’s business and other stakeholders in India. This lawyer will be based in Bechtel’s Gurugram office and handle responsibilities with minimal supervision. Reports to the Senior Counsel, Global Employment & Labor and operates with minimal guidance, receiving overall direction on key matters. Maintains regular communication with India management and teams (HR, finance, procurement), external advisors, global teams, and HR to ensure legal compliance across the organization. Major Responsibilities: - Act as a trusted legal advisor to HR, Employee Relations, and business teams on end‑to‑end employment and labor law matters. - Ensure compliance with applicable Indian labor and employment laws across Bechtel offices and projects. - Draft, review, and update employment terms, HR policies, and workforce documentation. - Advise on employee consultations, labor authority filings, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations. - Manage employment‑related disputes, including demand letters, litigation, arbitration, and engagement with external counsel. - Prepare and negotiate employment, consulting, secondment, and agency agreements for India operations. - Monitor regulatory and labor code developments and advise senior stakeholders on legal risks and mitigation. - Drive labor law and establishment compliance, anticipating governance and regulatory changes. - Deliver training and knowledge‑sharing programs on labor and employment law for HR and management. - Represent Bechtel India in labor and employment proceedings and engage with regulators and external advisors. - Enable clear and proactive communication between India stakeholders and global legal teams. Education and Experience Requirements: - India qualified lawyer with relevant legal experience of 8-10 years in a law firm or in-house legal team. Licensed in good standing to practice law in one or more states in India. - Significant experience in providing advice to multi-national organizations, with proven ability to match legal expertise to commercial business context. - Excellent knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws and regulations - Excellent technical, analytical and decision-making skills together with an ability to communicate, both verbal and written, in a commercial and non-technical manner. - Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards - Experience with a full-service law firm in India. - Sound judgment and ability to maintain effective contacts with internal departments, outside counsel, customers, and vendors as appropriate. - Self-motivated and solution driven. - Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-based and demanding work environment and perform under pressure. - A strong commitment to professionalism. - Fluent in English, both verbal and written Required Knowledge and Skills: - Qualified Indian lawyer, licensed and in good standing - Experience in leading Indian law firms and/or in-house legal teams - Strong background advising multinational organizations - Expertise in Indian federal and state labor & employment laws - Commercially focused with strong analytical and decision‑making skills - Able to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non‑legal stakeholders - Demonstrated high ethical standards and sound judgment - Effective in managing internal stakeholders, external counsel, customers, and vendors - Self‑motivated, solution‑oriented, and able to work under pressure - Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities - Committed to professionalism - Fluent in spoken and written English Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com Skills: legal expertise, labor law, legal compliance, arbitration, hr policies, proactive communication, english language