Director, Labor and Employment Counsel (APAC)

About the role

NielsenIQ is looking for a commercially minded Labor and Employment lawyer to join its Global L&E Legal team as a true business partner. You will advise senior leaders, HR and business stakeholders on complex workplace matters across employee relations, investigations, workforce transformation, labor relations, litigation, compliance and employment risk management in multiple jurisdictions. This is a high-impact role in one of the world's leading consumer intelligence companies.

Key responsibilities

• Resolve complex employee relations, labor and union matters, including disputes, proceedings, litigation, negotiations, mediations and settlements.
• Lead and advise on sensitive workplace investigations, including those involving senior leaders and allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation and conflicts of interest.
• Advise on disciplinary proceedings, performance management, workforce reductions and terminations, balancing legal risk and business objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives such as reorganizations, restructurings, M&A transactions, outsourcing, hubbing and workforce integrations.
• Advise on labor and employment requirements across multiple jurisdictions, executive employment, employment agreements, employee data, whistleblower and ethics matters, immigration and other cross-border issues.
• Partner with HR and Ethics & Compliance to develop, interpret and enforce workplace conduct and employment policies, and deliver related training.
• Act as a trusted business partner to business and HR leaders, collaborating across Legal, HR, Privacy, Ethics & Compliance, Security and other functions.

Required profile

• Admission to practice in at least one common law jurisdiction, preferably Australia, Singapore, Malaysia or the United Kingdom.
• Minimum 12 years post-qualification experience in labor and employment law, including employee relations, investigations, disciplinary matters, labor and union issues, disputes and litigation.
• At least 5 years of in-house legal experience in a multinational, or a combination of leading law firm and in-house experience.
• Demonstrated experience across APAC jurisdictions such as India, Singapore, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.
• Experience leading complex, high-profile employment matters independently.
• Knowledge of employment law and experience supporting workforce transformations, restructurings, M&A and outsourcing.
• Strong written and verbal English, with the ability to present to non-legal audiences and influence senior executives.
• Collaborative mindset, resilience under pressure, integrity and discretion, and a practical approach to AI and legal technology.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including building, managing and analyzing spreadsheets.
• Project management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).