Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
Job DescriptionRole Summary:
The Legal Manager will support Experian's Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad on a range of legal matters. The primary focus will be on employment law, HR legal advisory, employee policies, employee disputes, and workplace compliance. You will also support contract negotiation, general legal advisory, dispute resolution, and data privacy matters. You will report to a Senior Manager.
Main Responsibilities:
- Advise HR and business teams on employment law matters, including employee relations, disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, performance management, exits, settlements, and workplace compliance.
- Review, draft, and update employment policies, employee handbooks, HR procedures, employee communications, and employment-related documentation.
- Support employee disputes, legal notices, labour law matters, internal investigations, POSH-related matters, and coordination with external counsel where required.
- Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, statements of work, amendments, renewals, and other legal documents.
- Advise procurement, administration, HR, finance, compliance, and business teams on contractual and legal risks.
- Provide practical legal advice on Indian laws applicable to Experian's operations, services, internal processes, and corporate functions.
- Support data privacy matters, including employee data, vendor/client data protection clauses, cross-border data transfers, and intercompany data processing arrangements.
- Draft and review internal policies, procedures, templates, and legal documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company standards.
- Manage disputes involving us, including legal notices, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement discussions.
- Conduct legal training for HR, managers, and employees on employment law, workplace policies, contracts, privacy, and other relevant legal topics.
Experience Required:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in an in-house legal team or reputed law firm.
- Experience in Indian employment law, HR advisory, employee disputes, policy drafting, workplace investigations, and employee documentation.
- Experience reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and amendments.
- Experience managing legal disputes, complaints, legal notices, litigation, arbitration, mediation, or settlements.
- Experience with data privacy, technology laws,, and cross-border data transfer considerations.
- Advise diverse partners, including HR, procurement, administration, finance, compliance, business, and global legal teams.
- Need to be Practical, business-oriented approach with ownership.
Qualifications:
- LLB from a recognised university.
- Experience or specialisation in employment law, corporate law, contract management, technology law, or data privacy will be an advantage.
Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's strong people first approach is award winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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Benefits
Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years of experience in an in-house legal team or reputed law firm
- Experience in Indian employment law, HR advisory, employee disputes, policy drafting, workplace investigations, and employee documentation
- Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and amendments
- Experience managing legal disputes, complaints, legal notices, litigation, arbitration, mediation, or settlements
- Experience with data privacy, technology laws, and cross-border data transfer considerations
- LLB from a recognised university
- Practical, business-oriented approach with ownership
- Experience or specialization in employment law, corporate law, contract management, technology law, or data privacy
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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What We Do
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
