Legal Manager at Experian

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Law, HR Legal Advisory, Contract Negotiation, Data Privacy, Dispute Resolution, Policy Drafting, Workplace Compliance, Internal Investigations, POSH Compliance, Commercial Contracts, Legal Risk Assessment, Labour Law, Litigation Management, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Training

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com. Job Description Role Summary: The Legal Manager will support Experian's Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad on a range of legal matters. The primary focus will be on employment law, HR legal advisory, employee policies, employee disputes, and workplace compliance. You will also support contract negotiation, general legal advisory, dispute resolution, and data privacy matters. You will report to a Senior Manager. Main Responsibilities: Advise HR and business teams on employment law matters, including employee relations, disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, performance management, exits, settlements, and workplace compliance. Review, draft, and update employment policies, employee handbooks, HR procedures, employee communications, and employment-related documentation. Support employee disputes, legal notices, labour law matters, internal investigations, POSH-related matters, and coordination with external counsel where required. Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, statements of work, amendments, renewals, and other legal documents. Advise procurement, administration, HR, finance, compliance, and business teams on contractual and legal risks. Provide practical legal advice on Indian laws applicable to Experian's operations, services, internal processes, and corporate functions. Support data privacy matters, including employee data, vendor/client data protection clauses, cross-border data transfers, and intercompany data processing arrangements. Draft and review internal policies, procedures, templates, and legal documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company standards. Manage disputes involving us, including legal notices, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement discussions. Conduct legal training for HR, managers, and employees on employment law, workplace policies, contracts, privacy, and other relevant legal topics. Qualifications Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in an in-house legal team or reputed law firm. Experience in Indian employment law, HR advisory, employee disputes, policy drafting, workplace investigations, and employee documentation. Experience reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and amendments. Experience managing legal disputes, complaints, legal notices, litigation, arbitration, mediation, or settlements. Experience with data privacy, technology laws,, and cross-border data transfer considerations. Advise diverse partners, including HR, procurement, administration, finance, compliance, business, and global legal teams. Need to be Practical, business-oriented approach with ownership. Qualifications: LLB from a recognised university. Experience or specialisation in employment law, corporate law, contract management, technology law, or data privacy will be an advantage. Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's strong people first approach is award winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Benefits Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off. #LI-Hybrid This is a Hybrid role. Recruitment Fraud Awareness - Experian's recruitment process is conducted only through authorised channels. Recruitment communications will only be sent from an @experian.com email address. Experian will never ask candidates to make any payment as part of an application, interview, assessment, onboarding, or recruitment process. To apply for roles or verify opportunities, please visit experian.com/careers. Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here Employee Status: Regular Role Type: Hybrid Department: Legal & Compliance Schedule: Full Time

Responsibilities

The Legal Manager provides legal support to the Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, focusing primarily on employment law, HR advisory, and workplace compliance. Additionally, the role involves negotiating commercial contracts, managing legal disputes, and advising on data privacy matters.