At Freshworks, diversity powers innovation because great ideas can and do come from everywhere. We encourage people from all backgrounds&mdash;particularly historically underrepresented and marginalized&mdash;to join us.
We strive for a workplace culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, feel comfortable speaking out, take risks, and feel they&rsquo;re an integral part of the Freshworks team. It&rsquo;s simple: Happy, fulfilled employees do better, more innovative work.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) help employees meet, learn, share their unique perspectives, and connect with mentors and opportunities.
Our current ERGs include Women360 and Prideworks, our global LGBTQIA+ group, with more to come as we continue to look for ways to support each other in our goals.

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Freshworks has partnered with one of the leading childcare providers in India, offering services for children aged five months to 6 years in select cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, etc.

Freshworks Inc. (with its subsidiaries, &ldquo;Freshworks&rdquo;) is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, ensuring all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Policy Against Sexual and Other Workplace Harassment prohibits any form of harassment based on various factors, such as race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), religion, veteran and military status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including genetic information or characteristics), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws

Freshworks provides 26 weeks (182 days) of maternity leave and 84 days of adoption leave.

Freshworks has partnered with Practo, one of India&rsquo;s largest digital healthcare platforms, to provide all employees access to online doctor&rsquo;s consultations, appointment booking, online medicine delivery, and health check-ups.

Online Doctor’s Consultation

Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate<ul><li>Oversee and monitor Board of Directors’ activities, ensuring strict compliance with all statutory guidelines, the Companies Act, and relevant laws governing corporate governance.</li><li>Ensure timely convening and lawful conduct of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and other statutory meetings, adhering to prescribed timelines and legal requirements.</li><li>Oversee accurate and timely filing of all statutory returns and regulatory submissions (including those to MCA and other regulators), rigorously monitoring deadlines to mitigate compliance risks.</li><li>Organize and administer Board and committee meetings end-to-end, issue meeting notifications, prepare agendas, draft resolutions, record and finalize minutes, and coordinate access to records for internal and statutory auditors or inspectors.</li></ul>Employment<ul><li>Provide expert legal advice on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee exits, benefits, and contractual workforce matters.&#xa0; Monitor labour law developments in APMEA locations where Freshworks has personnel and advise the business on these developments with practical solutions.</li><li>Draft, review, and update employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, and HR policies in compliance with Indian and global employment laws.</li><li>Manage personnel-related investigations and disputes, including providing oversight and advice to HR teams. Must have experience with anti-harassment (POSH) processes and committees.&#xa0; Ensure company-wide legal compliance across labor laws, anti-harassment (POSH), anti-retaliation, whistleblower, and data privacy regulations (such as GDPR and CCPA) as applicable.</li><li>Partner closely with HR to develop proactive policies, conduct legal training, and ensure seamless implementation of new regulatory requirements.</li><li>Support initiatives to drive positive employee relations and engagement, upholding an ethical and compliant workplace culture.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement scalable, best-practice personnel policies, processes, and training programs, ensuring alignment and compliance across all regional HR teams.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Education: LL.B. from a recognized university &amp; Company Secretary (ICSI)</li><li>Experience: 6–9 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and employment counsel roles with multinational, technology-driven, or public listed companies.</li><li>Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Indian company law, labor and employment law, corporate secretarial practices, and experience across major international regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Employment &amp; Governance: Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and interpreting commercial and employment contracts, policies, and governance documents. Proven track record supporting board governance, statutory compliance, and regulatory filings. Exposure to cross-border compliance environments and multi-jurisdictional workforce management.</li><li>Experience advising leadership and HR teams on employee relations, policy implementation, investigations, and regulatory changes.</li></ul>&#xa0;Competencies<ul><li>Technical Skills: Deep understanding of relevant legal frameworks (corporate governance, employment law, company secretarial standards, labor regulations, anti-harassment, data privacy).</li><li>Analytical Skills: Excellent risk assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making ability. Able to interpret complex issues and craft clear, actionable solutions.</li><li>Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills; able to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.</li><li>Stakeholder Management: Ability to build productive relationships and influence cross-functional teams, business leaders, and external counsel.</li><li>Confidentiality &amp; Integrity: Demonstrated discretion, high ethical standards, and unwavering professional integrity.</li><li>Proactivity &amp; Ownership: A self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates risks, and drives results independently and collaboratively.&#xa0; Proven track record of working effectively, prioritizing and managing multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly engaged environment.&#xa0; Ability to recognize when to ask for help or escalate issues.</li><li>Adaptability: Agile and resilient in responding to ambiguity, evolving regulations, and shifting business needs.</li><li>Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents and processes.</li><li>Training &amp; Enablement: Experience designing and delivering compliance training, policy rollouts, or legal awareness programs.</li></ul>&#xa0;

<div sr-tagline=""></div>At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

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