Our client is a well-established global company with a diverse portfolio of business interests spanning multiple industries and geographies. With a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region, the business continues to grow and evolve, offering an exciting platform for legal professionals seeking regional exposure and meaningful career development.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Employment Counsel (minimum 6 PQE) to join the company's APAC Legal team. This is a newly created role reporting into the Head of Employment Law and will provide employment law support to HR and business leaders across the region. The role requires a combination of strategic advisory capability and hands-on involvement, balancing both risk management and pragmatic commercial solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on all aspects of employment law across APAC, including recruitment, employment contracts, performance management, workplace investigations, employee relations, terminations, and redundancies.
- Partner closely with HR, management, and business stakeholders to design and implement employment policies, practices, and compliance frameworks aligned with regional regulations and company values.
- Advise on cross-border employment matters, restructuring, workforce changes, and employment implications of M&A transactions.
- Manage and oversee employment disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations in the region, working with external counsel where appropriate.
- Monitor and assess regulatory and legislative developments in key APAC jurisdictions, ensuring proactive compliance and policy updates.
- Deliver training and guidance to HR and business leaders on employment law issues, risk management, and best practices.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the global Employment Law team to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across jurisdictions.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience in employment law, gained from a leading law firm and/or in-house with a multinational corporation.
- Strong knowledge of employment regulations in key APAC jurisdictions; multi-jurisdictional exposure is highly regarded.
- Proven ability to manage employment disputes and advise on complex employee relations issues.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with HR and business leaders to deliver pragmatic and commercially sound advice.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
