Employment Counsel APAC

About the role

A leading global technology and manufacturing organisation is looking for a seasoned employment law professional to join its in-house Legal team. The role works closely with senior business leaders and HR stakeholders across Asia Pacific, giving strategic counsel on complex employment matters.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a key legal partner to management and HR teams across multiple APAC jurisdictions, giving practical, commercially sound advice on employment matters.
• Advise on employee relations, disciplinary matters, performance management, terminations, workplace investigations, restructurings and executive employment issues.
• Oversee employment disputes, litigation and regulatory proceedings, including managing external legal counsel.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen employment policies, standardise practices and improve legal processes across the region.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on organisational transformation, mergers and acquisitions, integrations and other business-critical projects.
• Work with international Legal, HR and business teams on emerging workforce challenges and a diverse global employee population.

Required profile

• Recognised law degree with admission to practise in at least one jurisdiction.
• At least 10 years of employment law experience, ideally combining private practice and in-house experience in a multinational.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex employment disputes, internal investigations and sensitive workforce issues.
• Experience advising senior management and HR leaders, with exposure to restructuring and M&A transactions.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory requirements across multiple APAC markets.
• Commercially minded, solutions-oriented approach with the confidence to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across cultures, geographies and time zones.

To apply, candidates can submit their application through the recruiter's contact channel; shortlisted applicants will be contacted.