Senior Director, and Litigation Counsel

Position: Senior Director, Employment and Litigation Counsel
Job Description

About Task Us:
Task Us is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies, helping its clients represent, protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure, Task Us serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors, including social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery, ride-sharing, HiTech, Fin Tech, and Health Tech.

The People First culture at Task Us has enabled the company to expand its workforce to approximately 45,000 employees globally. Presently, we have a presence in twenty-three locations across twelve countries, which include the Philippines, India, and the United States.

It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at Task Us understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion, exploring new technologies, being ready to handle any challenge at a moment's notice, and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer:

At Task Us, we prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages.

Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established, including Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover, we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employee's career within Task Us. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First.

What can you expect in a  Senior Director, Employment Counsel   role with Task Us:

As a Senior Director, Employment Counsel you will provide advice and manage the legal function with respect to employment law and litigation throughout Task Us' operations in Asia, focusing on India, Philippines, Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan, as well as South Africa and other global markets.

This role will support the Task Us Legal Department's objective in providing strategic advice on employment issues and to manage and direct civil, employment, and other litigation.

This position will report to the DVP of Legal, Global Head of Litigation, Employment, and Privacy.

Responsibilities

Provide business-oriented and practical counsel and guidance to human resources, operations, and other teams on various labor and employment laws as well as strategies for risk mitigation.
Evaluate and provide tactical and strategic advice and manage pre-litigation, litigation, regulatory proceedings, and related matters.
Manage outside counsel on a variety of litigation and employment related matters, and ensure outside counsel is tracking to budget and maintain internal reporting regarding employment and litigation matters.
Work with senior Task Us management on expansion into international markets, identifying country-specific risks.
Advice and/or negotiate as appropriate the resolution of employment related disputes and claims.
Monitor and manage the company's global employee hotline. Audit and monitor investigation closure reports, provide analysis and trends, organize and lead review meetings, identify publish periodic dashboard for the HR team, organize meetings and discuss various trends and analysis related to complaints
Draft, review and/or approve employment-related documents, such as employment contracts, settlement agreements, policies, procedures, etc.
Develop and deliver training on relevant labor laws and issues across India, and other geographies across Asia and Africa.
Review and provide legal guidance and support to Notice to Explain, Notice of Decision and other disciplinary processes.
Assist with periodic legal reviews of and updates on employment agreement templates, employment practices and arrangements, and company policies and procedures.
Support and lead investigation processes on various labor and fraud matters, including investigating employee/business concerns, and supervising/reviewing investigations and reports.
Serve as Legal representative on global projects, initiatives, expansion,…