Senior Employment Counsel

Overview A globally operating organisation is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to support a wide range of employment law matters across the APAC region. This role requires a commercially minded legal professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment and can independently manage complex employment law issues across multiple jurisdictions. The position involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external clients, with a strong focus on practical, solution-oriented legal advice.Key Responsibilities Provide clear, pragmatic employment law advice across multiple APAC jurisdictions Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and related documentation Advise on the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, benefits, workplace policies, disciplinary matters, terminations, and restructuring Support onboarding and offboarding processes by identifying jurisdiction-specific employment risks and compliance requirements Monitor legal developments across jurisdictions and proactively communicate relevant updates to stakeholders Independently manage complex and sensitive legal matters in a timely manner Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, operations, compliance, and client-facing functions Engage and coordinate with external counsel on litigation or specialised matters when required Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, training initiatives, and continuous process improvements Deliver work within defined service levels and turnaround expectations in a high-volume environmentRequirements Qualified lawyer with a valid licence to practise in an APAC jurisdiction Minimum4+ years’ experience specialising in employment law Demonstrated experience in aclient-facing legal role Experience in bothprivate practice and in-house environments preferred Strong experience drafting and negotiating employment-related documentation Ability to manage legal mattersindependently and efficiently Exposure to multiple jurisdictions or a strong willingness and ability to learn quickly Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working in aremote, international environment with time zone collaborationPreferred Background Experience working withinHR services, Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, PEO, global mobility, HR technology, workforce consulting, compliance advisory, or other multi-jurisdictional people-focused environments Experience supportingmultinational or globally distributed organisations Exposure to APAC employment law frameworks beyond home jurisdiction Experience working with or managing external counsel on employment mattersWorking Environment Fully remote role with flexible working arrangements Collaboration across multiple time zones (occasional early or late meetings required) Fast-paced, high-responsibility environment with strong emphasis on responsiveness and deliveryWhat This Role Offers Exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional employment law matters High level of autonomy and ownership in day-to-day work Opportunity to develop expertise across international markets Collaborative, globally distributed working environment A challenging and dynamic role with strong professional growth potential

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