Director / Associate Director, Employment Law Apac ( Bangalore / Remote )

3+ years

Not Disclosed

Remote

10 Feb. 13, 2025

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: JD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Director / Associate Director, Employment Law APAC (Bangalore / Remote)

Category: Corporate Affairs
Job ID: 2418355

Description:

Fortrea, a leading global contract research organization (CRO), specializes in scientific rigor and clinical development. With operations in approximately 100 countries, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients with a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas.

The Director / Associate Director, Employment Law APAC provides employment legal support and counseling for Fortrea and its business leaders. As the APAC Senior Employment Counsel, this role is responsible for advising on a variety of employment law issues across multiple regions, including India, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and other Asia Pacific operations. This position works closely with the VP Employment Law to provide day-to-day legal expertise across a full range of employee relations and labor/employment matters.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice and support to the Human Resources (HR) department and other stakeholders on employment-related issues, including recruitment, background screening, benefits, employee conduct, and terminations.
Review and draft employment-related documentation such as employment contracts, termination agreements, employee policies, and training materials.
Advise on employee relations matters, including investigations, conduct issues, and disciplinary actions.
Offer legal counsel on potential litigation and legal risks, as well as manage litigation cases.
Advise HR and other stakeholders while coordinating with external counsel as necessary.
Conduct training for HR and other business areas as required.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

Education: Juris Doctor degree or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of India employment law is essential; experience with employment laws across the Asia Pacific region is preferred.
Experience in advising on complex employment disputes and legal issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong drafting and legal interpretation abilities.
Analytical skills to assess legal issues effectively.
Ability to manage time efficiently and stay organized.
Proactive, independent, and capable of driving projects to resolution.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive work culture and valuing diverse perspectives.

Experience (Minimum Required):

12+ years post-qualification experience as a lawyer, either in a reputed law firm or as an in-house employment lawyer.
Experience liaising with external counsel across multiple time zones.
Industry experience or knowledge of clinical development is strongly preferred.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools and Teams.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

The role is located in Bangalore, but flexible scheduling and remote work options are available within the region’s jurisdiction.

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who are passionate about overcoming challenges in clinical trials. We are dedicated to transforming the drug development process to ensure life-changing therapies reach patients faster. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where personal growth is encouraged, allowing you to make a meaningful global impact.

For more information, visit www.fortrea.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA). We foster diversity and inclusion and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or medical conditions), family or parental status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationsrequest@fortrea.com. This email is strictly for accommodation requests and not for checking application status.

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