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Director of Employment Law

India, Bengaluru · Job Posted December 27, 2025
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Atlassian is seeking a highly experienced Director of Employment Law to be our first legal team hire in India. This pivotal role will shape and lead Atlassian’s employment law strategy in the region, partnering closely with global and local leaders. You will provide expert legal counsel on all workforce-related matters, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and play a key role in scaling our India operations.

Job Responsibility

  • Serve as Atlassian’s primary legal advisor on all workforce matters in India, including labor relations, workforce management, and regulatory compliance
  • Build and lead the India employment law function, establishing best practices and scalable processes for a rapidly growing technology company
  • Exhibit executive presence and influence, advising senior leadership and representing Atlassian with regulators, external counsel, and industry bodies
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of cross-functional stakeholders to positively represent the legal team brand
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Total Rewards, People Operations, and other business units to support strategic business initiatives and to resolve complex employment issues
  • Proactively monitor legal and regulatory developments, ensuring Atlassian’s policies and practices remain compliant and industry-leading
  • Develop and deliver training and guidance to business partners on employment law topics, risk mitigation, and compliance
  • Support global legal projects and contribute to the maturity of Atlassian’s in-house legal capabilities

Requirements

  • Be a qualified lawyer in India and in good standing
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in employment law, with significant in-house experience at a leading technology company or multinational corporation
  • Deep expertise in Indian labor and employment law, with a proven track record of advising on complex, high-impact matters
  • Demonstrated executive presence and ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders
  • Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
  • Must be able to think strategically but also roll up sleeves and act tactically
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to produce high quality work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

Experience building or scaling legal functions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is highly desirable

What we offer

  • health and wellbeing resources
  • paid volunteer days

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