Resume Skills and Keywords for Employment Lawyer

An employment lawyer specializes in all legal and contractual issues of the workplace. Employment lawyers help employees by counselling them when their employers violate the law and by representing them in difficult matters. Employers, on the other hand, may seek the assistance of an Employment Lawyer to ensure that they are in compliance with the rules governing the establishment and termination of employment relationships. Employment lawyers work for a variety of employers, including law firms, government agencies, in-house legal departments, and employment agencies.

Skills required for an Employment Lawyer's role

  • Employment Law 
  • Client Advocacy & Trial Preparation 
  • Legal Research & Documentation 
  • Litigation Strategy &  Management 
  • Settlement Agreements 
  • Arbitration Processes 
  • Complex Negotiations
  • Legal Advice
  • Law Firm
  • Legal Documents

What recruiters look for in an Employment Lawyer's resume: 

  • Proficient in conducting legal research into past cases and documents
  • Skilled in drafting and preparing claims, employment contracts or other legal documentation
  • Ability ti provides guidance on all workplace-related legal issues

What can make your Employment Lawyer's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in the law sector 

  • A persuasive employment lawyer with experience from working at a top tier law firm and in-house with employment counselling. Proficiency in employment counselling, including policy development, conducting internal investigations, employee privacy issues etc. Proven track record of interfacing with HR and business executives on significant employment matters. Experienced and familiar with global workforces and expansion, such as advising on using PEO/EOR structures and set-up of employment law support for new subsidiaries. 

Targeted job description 

  • Draft and maintain employment-related documents, policies, and processes
  • Represent clients in court and tribunal hearings.
  • Work in the best interests of employers and employees.
  • Keep up to date with new developments in employment legislation.

Related academic background 

  • BA (LLB) | NLSUI, Delhi 2014 

Sample Resume of Employment Lawyer in Text Format

VISHWA SINGH 

Employment Lawyer 

+930909049055 | vishwasingh@gmail.com | Bangalore, India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishwasingh/ 

SUMMARY

A persuasive employment lawyer with experience from working at a top tier law firm and in-house with employment counselling. Proficiency in employment counselling, including policy development, conducting internal investigations, employee privacy issues etc. Proven track record of interfacing with HR and business executives on significant employment matters. Experienced and familiar with global workforces and expansion, such as advising on using PEO/EOR structures and set-up of employment law support for new subsidiaries. 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Employment Lawyer | Seven Consultancy, Bangalore | 2017 - Present 

  • Act as a key business partner and work closely with all departments, including HR, supply chain, marketing, IT, and d commerce 
  • Provide day-to-day counselling and support to the HR team on the full labour, employment and compliance life  cycle 
  • Collaborate with key leaders on global policy management, key employment-related policies, and practices Support the management of the Company’s global ethics and compliance program, including policy updates and  training initiatives 
  • Guide Supply Chain, Trade Compliance and ESG teams on supply chain compliance matters 
  • Provide support for and oversight of the Company’s global immigration and mobility programs 
  • Review and negotiate commercial contracts, marketing agreements, consulting agreements, and independent  contractor agreements

Employment Lawyer | I.L.A. Pasrich & Company, Bangalore 2014 - 2017 

  • Advised program staff globally on legal issues relating to grants, including tax and compliance 
  • Negotiated, reviewed and prepared grant letters and other grant-related documents 
  • Ensured correct interpretation of company's policies and procedures 
  • Advised on legal matters relating to domestic and international investment operations. 
  • Prepared routine legal opinions on private foundation excise tax matters for program-related investments. Supported the legal needs of the contract management and procurement function. 
  • Assisted senior counsel, deputy general counsel, and general counsel on employment law and benefits issues,  information technology and privacy matters, immigration and visa issues, and other projects. 

INTERNSHIPS 

Mar 2022 - Mar 2022 

  • Prepared employment-related documents, including contracts, offer letters, agreements and policies. 
  • Assisted in mergers and acquisitions and post-acquisition work. 

EDUCATION 

  • BA (LLB) | NLSUI, Delhi 2014 

LANGUAGES 

  • Hindi 
  • English 

SKILLS 

  • Employment Law 
  • Client Advocacy & Trial Preparation 
  • Legal Research & Documentation 
  • Litigation Strategy &  Management 
  • Settlement Agreements 
  • Arbitration Processes 
  • Complex Negotiations