Employment Counsel (APAC)

Description

• Establish and maintain credibility and trust with internal clients, legal team members, and other partners.
• Monitor legal developments across APAC jurisdictions and translate regulatory changes into actionable guidance for HR and business stakeholders.
• Manage pre-litigation employment disputes with minimal external spend, including investigating claims, negotiating resolutions, and drafting separation and settlement agreements.
• Support M\&A transactions by conducting employment-related due diligence, identifying risks, and advising on workforce integration.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on matters such as:Hiring and recruitingContingent worker arrangementsLabor relations and investigationsPerformance management, discipline, and terminationRedundancies and restructuring plansLeaves of absence and disability accommodationsFlexible working requestsPay practices, compensation, and benefits (including sales compensation and bonus programs)Restrictive covenants and protection of confidential information
• Prepare and deliver training sessions on employment law topics.
• Draft employee-facing policies, handbooks, and other resources.
• Provide employment law advice across APAC jurisdictions, including India, Australia, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Requirements

• Qualified attorney with a minimum of 6+ years of post-qualification experience in employment law (preferred 8 -12 years)
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment, including knowing when to escalate matters to legal leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice directly to clients and influence decision-making.
• Proven experience supporting business operations across multiple locations and managing multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Native or business-level in English and Hindi proficiency (speaking, listening, and writing).
• Prior employment law practice at a regional or international law firm.
• Experience counseling on employment matters in India and Australia (preferred).
• Ability and willingness to continue to learn and understand new law and industry practices.
• Excellent legal analysis, drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to deliver pragmatic, business-oriented solutions under tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Strong work ethic and the highest level of integrity and business ethics.

Benefits

• Leaves of absence and disability accommodations
• Contingent worker arrangements
• Flexible working requests

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance