Manager - ER&D (Legal COE)

Date: 13 Oct 2026

Location:

Mumbai A.O, MUM-KND-AFS(FD), IN

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

- Provide expert legal guidance on employment, labour, and industrial relations matters.Interpret labour laws, regulations, case laws, and assess their impact on organizational policies and practices.

- Review employee-related contracts, agreements, notices, and legal communications.

- Lead and manage labour court, industrial tribunal, conciliation, arbitration, and employment-related legal proceedings.

- Coordinate with external legal counsels for case preparation, strategy, and representation.

- Prepare legal briefs, responses, affidavits, petitions, and supporting documentation.

- Monitor ongoing litigation and provide regular updates on risks, exposure, and case status.

- Develop legal risk mitigation plans based on case trends and precedents.

- Manage misconduct cases, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.Conduct or oversee domestic enquiries ensuring compliance with principles of natural justice.

- Support disciplinary committees with legal guidance and documentation.Recommend legally sustainable actions based on investigation outcomes.

- Handle high-risk employee disputes, grievances, and legal escalations.Support reconciliation, mediation, and settlement discussions where required.

- Manage cases relating to termination, misconduct, workplace harassment, absenteeism, wage disputes, and disciplinary violations.Minimize legal exposure through proactive intervention and resolution.

Preferred Industries

Manufacturing

Automobile

Education Qualification

LLB (mandatory); LLM

General Experience

8-15 Years

Critical Experience

- Employment Law, Labour Law, Industrial Relations, or Corporate Legal functions.

- Strong experience handling labour courts, industrial tribunals, and employment-related litigation.

- Experience in manufacturing, automotive, engineering, or unionized environments preferred.

- Hands-on experience in domestic enquiries, disciplinary proceedings, and regulatory compliance.

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical Thinking

Analytics

Data Center Management

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Techno-Commercial Negotiations

Data Management

Service Management