Legal Counsel, GBS

This role would be a 2 year direct contractual role. To advise on and manage employment law matters arising for the Global Business Services ( GBS ) network, with scope to also advise the Bank in matters in India and Malaysia and to help mitigate reputational, financial, and regulatory-related risks arising from people issues.
To support Group-wide projects which have an employment law element.

Business

Advisory
Advising on and managing employment issues, including investigations, accountability reviews, material disciplinary and grievance matters, performance management, redundancies, restructures and contentious exits
Managing relevant stakeholders and providing accurate and timely updates regarding the status of disputes or issues
Advice and best practice guidance on regulatory issues affecting staff, particularly relating to remuneration and assisting with drafting and/or reviewing of contentious regulated references
Advising on employment law aspects of Human Resources (HR) policy or strategy projects, and co-ordinating advice from other members of the Employment Law team or external counsel
Advising on and participating in consultation on internal policies and procedures
Advising on Group-wide diversity and inclusion initiatives and/or comms
Supporting the HR, Employee Relations (ER) team and other relevant stakeholders through legal and best practice updates
Occasional support for M&A integration, including advice on staff consultation obligations and restructuring

Processes

Providing relevant stakeholders with accurate and timely information regarding the status of HR disputes and ER issues
Reviewing internal policies and procedures
Advising on employment contracts and maintaining global templates
Advising and best practice guidance on regulatory issues affecting staff, particularly relating to remuneration
Participating in HR projects
Providing occasional support for M&A integration, including advice on staff consultation obligations and restructuring
Reviewing external counsel/supplier quotes and costs and ensure payment of invoices

Litigation/disputes
Advising on and managing employment litigation/disputes
Liaising with external legal counsel regarding the strategic approach to employment law disputes, critically assessing advice received and tailoring this to the business/organisation
Co-ordinating disclosure process during employment litigation, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that disclosure obligations are complied with
Co-ordinating witness statement aspect of employment litigation, ensuring statements are tailored to the business/organisation
Collaborating with the corporate communications team to manage reputational risk
Identifying and analysing opportunities for settlement and advising HR, ER and/or business stakeholders on settlement strategy
Preparing and negotiating settlement terms

Regulatory & Business Conduct

Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct.
Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key stakeholders

Human Resources
Employee Relations
Shared Investigative Services
eDiscovery & Data Advisory
Resourcing
Performance, Reward & Benefits
Business and Function Stakeholders
External Legal Advisors

Other Responsibilities
Embed Here for good and Group s brand and values; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.

Requirements
Good organisational skills in order to manage multiple matters and stakeholders at the same time. Being able to pivot as priorities change is essential.
Strong analytical skills to review background facts and identify the key legal issues raised by the employment dispute or issue. You will often be advising in real time as matters are unfolding so must be comfortable with ambiguity and confident taking a pragmatic approach as more information becomes available.
Excellent communication skills and succinct written style, with the ability to match your tone and level of detail to your audience.
Strategic mindset, recognising the wider organisational, commercial or regulatory impact that a matter may have beyond the immediate set of facts.
Disciplined approach towards timelines and tracking all steps required in order to manage matters and implement a strategic approach while keeping stakeholders updated

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