Position OverviewABOUT APOLLOApollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUESOur clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be: The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals. The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses. A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference. We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:Outperform expectationsChallenge ConventionChampion OpportunityLead responsiblyDrive collaboration As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together. OUR BENEFITSApollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Employment Counsel (India &amp; APAC) will provide comprehensive legal advice, guidance and strategic input on all matters related to India &amp; Asia Pacific (India, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore &amp; Australia) employment law and employee relations.The Employment Counsel (India &amp; APAC) will work closely with the global Employment Law team and other key stakeholders across Legal, Regulation, Tax, Compliance, Human Capital, and the wider firm.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Your responsibilities will include: •           Serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on India employment law and employee relations matters. Able to advise independently on all but the most complex India matters.•           Co-ordinates with external counsel and Counsel, Employment Law (EMEA &amp; AIPAC) to advise on non-India APAC employment law and employee relations matters, escalating matters appropriately.•           Types of work covered include:o          Advising on complex hires, internal transfers, office expansions, restrictive covenants, terminations, pay equity and expanding opportunity issues.o          Managing employee relations issues and internal investigations (i.e., discrimination/harassment/retaliation).o          Advising Human Capital on performance management (i.e., performance improvement plans), probation reviews, and disciplinary issues.o          Maintaining knowledge of regulations, laws, industry trends and practices that may affect firm; tracking new developments, assessing and evaluating risk and advising accordingly to ensure complianceo          Advising on employment law aspects of mergers and acquisitionso          Managing employment-related arbitration, litigation, mediation whenever requiredo          Familiarity with industry compensation practices•           Additional EMEA &amp; AIPAC aspect to role include:o          Taking ownership of developing and updating EMEA &amp; AIPAC templates used by Human Capital (i.e., offer letters, separation agreements, promotion letters, etc.)o          Working on EMEA &amp; AIPAC workplace-related training requirements and partnering with Human Capital on training design.o          Maintaining, updating and drafting Employee Handbooks and other employee policies.  o          Managing and maintaining employee relations case management tracker and system.Qualifications &amp; Experience•       Law degree and qualified solicitor•       Indicative guide of 10+ years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house at a global financial services firm (although equivalent experience will be considered)   •        Extensive understanding and experience of employment law across India and, preferably, the Asia Pacific region generally•       Thrives in a fast-paced, rigorous work environment; effectively prioritizes and meets deadlines•       Thinks critically and proposes business-oriented solutions that combine excellent judgement, creativity, risk-taking and technical expertise•       Fluency and familiarity with complex compensation arrangements, including incentive compensation.•       Influences and impacts decision-making through strong business acumen and negotiation skills•       Superior collaboration and interpersonal skills; builds and maintains strong relationships/credibility with relevant internal stakeholders•       Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral; ability to distill complex concepts into discernable terms•       Ability to work collaboratively, in partnership with Employment Law team and Human Capital•       Adept at managing external counsel to ensure that they produce high quality work product and meet deadlines/budgets•       Highly motivated and proactive; proven work ethicPossesses professional integrity and the discretion, tact and ability to maintain confidentialityApollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, gender/sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time, and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.

<h5>Apollo aims to be a leading provider of flexible and long-duration capital enabling the energy transition. </h5>Apollo’s Sustainable Investing Platform leverages our deep experience across asset classes to deploy capital in key sectors driving the energy transition and decarbonization. The scale and breadth of this opportunity is significant, and across asset classes, Apollo sees the opportunity to deploy, commit, or arrange more than $100 billion by 2030.Since 2022, Apollo-managed funds have deployed, committed or arranged over $59 billion¹ into energy transition, infrastructure and sustainability-related investments, supporting companies and projects across infrastructure, wind, solar, storage and renewable fuels, as well as a wide range of technologies to facilitate decarbonization. Apollo has also played an active role in helping finance the transformation of certain traditional energy companies.

Associate Director - Legal Counsel Employment Law

Position OverviewABOUT APOLLOApollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.&nbsp;OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUESOur clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:&nbsp;The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.&nbsp;The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.&nbsp;A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.&nbsp;We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:Outperform expectationsChallenge ConventionChampion OpportunityLead responsiblyDrive collaboration&nbsp;As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.&nbsp;OUR BENEFITSApollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Employment Counsel (India &amp; APAC) will provide comprehensive legal advice, guidance and strategic input on all matters related to India &amp; Asia Pacific (India, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore &amp; Australia) employment law and employee relations.The Employment Counsel (India &amp; APAC) will work closely with the global Employment Law team and other key stakeholders across Legal, Regulation, Tax, Compliance, Human Capital, and the wider firm.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Your responsibilities will include: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on India employment law and employee relations matters. Able to advise independently on all but the most complex India matters.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Co-ordinates with external counsel and Counsel, Employment Law (EMEA &amp; AIPAC) to advise on non-India APAC employment law and employee relations matters, escalating matters appropriately.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Types of work covered include:o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advising on complex hires, internal transfers, office expansions, restrictive covenants, terminations, pay equity and expanding opportunity issues.o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Managing employee relations issues and internal investigations (i.e., discrimination/harassment/retaliation).o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advising Human Capital on performance management (i.e., performance improvement plans), probation reviews, and disciplinary issues.o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintaining knowledge of regulations, laws, industry trends and practices that may affect firm; tracking new developments, assessing and evaluating risk and advising accordingly to ensure complianceo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advising on employment law aspects of mergers and acquisitionso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Managing employment-related arbitration, litigation, mediation whenever requiredo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Familiarity with industry compensation practices•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional EMEA &amp; AIPAC aspect to role include:o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Taking ownership of developing and updating EMEA &amp; AIPAC templates used by Human Capital (i.e., offer letters, separation agreements, promotion letters, etc.)o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working on EMEA &amp; AIPAC workplace-related training requirements and partnering with Human Capital on training design.o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintaining, updating and drafting Employee Handbooks and other employee policies.&nbsp; o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Managing and maintaining employee relations case management tracker and system.Qualifications &amp; Experience•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Law degree and qualified solicitor•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Indicative guide of 10+ years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house at a global financial services firm (although equivalent experience will be considered)&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Extensive understanding and experience of employment law across India and, preferably, the Asia Pacific region generally•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thrives in a fast-paced, rigorous work environment; effectively prioritizes and meets deadlines•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thinks critically and proposes business-oriented solutions that combine excellent judgement, creativity, risk-taking and technical expertise•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fluency and familiarity with complex compensation arrangements, including incentive compensation.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Influences and impacts decision-making through strong business acumen and negotiation skills•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Superior collaboration and interpersonal skills; builds and maintains strong relationships/credibility with relevant internal stakeholders•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral; ability to distill complex concepts into discernable terms•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work collaboratively, in partnership with Employment Law team and Human Capital•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adept at managing external counsel to ensure that they produce high quality work product and meet deadlines/budgets•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Highly motivated and proactive; proven work ethicPossesses professional integrity and the discretion, tact and ability to maintain confidentialityApollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, gender/sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time, and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.

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