Smrithy Suresh

Advocate and Associate at BCP Associates since July 2023, focusing on Labour and Employment law advisory and statutory compliance. Regularly advise corporate establishments on the applicability of central and state labour legislations, workforce structuring, disciplinary processes and employee separation matters. Involved in compliance audits, internal investigations and drafting of employment documentation, including show cause notices, charge sheets and termination-related communications.

Secondment Assignment (Through BCP Associates) - Atkinsréalis India Private Limited

(2026-02)

• Manage Employee Relations (ER) matters, including performance improvement plans (PIP), misconduct cases and sensitive workplace investigations.
• Conduct and support internal investigations, ensuring adherence to principles of natural justice and organisational policies.
• Provide day-to-day labour law advisory to HR and business stakeholders on employee lifecycle issues and risk mitigation.
• Support alignment of organisational policies and practices with the new Labour Codes, including assessment of compliance gaps and implementation guidance.
• Assist in handling complex employee issues requiring legal interpretation and practical HR solutions.

Advocate & Associate - BCP Associates

(2021-12 - 2022-05)

• Advise on applicability and compliance under central and state labour legislations, including preparation of structured compliance opinions.
• Advise on employee misconduct, non-performance, disciplinary strategy and defensible termination processes.
• Draft and review employment agreements, HR policies, warning letters, show cause notices, charge sheets and termination-related documentation.
• Assist and independently act as Inquiry Officer / Investigation Officer in domestic enquiries and internal investigations.
• Advise on employee separation, restructuring matters and disbursement of terminal dues.
• Provide policy review and workplace governance advisory to align organisational practices with statutory requirements.
• Conduct labour compliance audits, including Vendor and Principal Employer (PE) audits, and provide regulatory risk assessment with mitigation recommendations.

Advocate & Associate - BCP Associates

(2023-07)

• Advise on applicability and compliance under central and state labour legislations, including preparation of structured compliance opinions.
• Advise on employee misconduct, non-performance, disciplinary strategy and defensible termination processes.
• Draft and review employment agreements, HR policies, warning letters, show cause notices, charge sheets and termination-related documentation.
• Assist and independently act as Inquiry Officer / Investigation Officer in domestic enquiries and internal investigations.
• Advise on employee separation, restructuring matters and disbursement of terminal dues.
• Provide policy review and workplace governance advisory to align organisational practices with statutory requirements.
• Conduct labour compliance audits, including Vendor and Principal Employer (PE) audits, and provide regulatory risk assessment with mitigation recommendations.

B.A. LL.B - Vaikunta Baliga College of Law (2021)