We are partnering with a leading global technology and manufacturing organisation to identify a seasoned employment law professional to join its established in-house Legal team. This is an opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders and HR stakeholders across Asia Pacific, providing strategic counsel on complex employment matters while contributing to wider organisational initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a key legal partner to management and HR teams across multiple APAC jurisdictions, providing practical, commercially sound advice on employment-related 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 the management of 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 alongside international Legal, HR and business teams to address emerging workforce challenges and support a diverse global employee population.
Requirements:
- A 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 within a multinational organisation.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory requirements across multiple APAC markets.
- Demonstrated experience handling complex employment disputes, internal investigations and sensitive workforce issues.
- Experience advising senior management and HR leaders, with exposure to organisational restructuring and M&A transactions.
- A commercially minded and solutions-oriented approach, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and navigate complex situations.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cultures, geographies and time zones.
To Apply:
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