Employment Counsel

Summary

Join our dynamic legal team as an Employment Counsel I - APAC to navigate the complexities of employment law and compliance across the Asia-Pacific region. You will provide strategic legal advice and guidance, partnering with various teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and manage disputes. The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented attorney with experience in a wide range of employment matters, capable of handling complex challenges in a fast-paced global environment. This role involves collaborating with HR and Operations teams, drafting legal documents, and delivering training. You will also research and monitor changes in employment laws and regulations. The position reports to the Director, Employment Counsel - APAC.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines or another jurisdiction in the APAC region
• 3-6 years of employment law experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Experience on a broad range of employment law matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical legal advice and creative solutions, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse stakeholders across the organization in an international setting

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal advice on a broad range of employment law matters throughout the APAC region, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, disciplinary processes, terminations, workplace investigations, and employment compliance
• Assist in developing innovative, practical business-driven solutions to manage employment-related legal risks
• Collaborate with HR and Operations teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment practices, HR policies, and procedures that comply with local and international laws
• Support employment counsel team in the management of employment-related disputes, claims, and litigation across APAC, including liaising with outside local counsel and business units as necessary
• Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, documents, policies, and procedures
• Participate in the creation and delivery of training related to employment law matters
• Research, monitor, and interpret new and changing employment laws and regulations and provide timely updates to the business and stakeholders
• Assist Product teams to ensure compliance with employment laws across G-P’s products and platforms
• Assorted other legal team projects to address the needs of a global, high-growth company

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with health and safety or occupational risk matters is a plus