Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

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.