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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