Legal Consultant - Employment

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Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with ideally 6-10(+) years of experience in employment law, preferably from corporates/financial institutions or law firms.
• Strong knowledge of employment law within APAC region.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Track record of working cross-functionally to achieve company goals while showcasing prioritization skills.

Responsibilities:

• Providing legal support to global HR functions and advising on employment related legal matters
• Provide subject matter legal advice on employment law matters across APAC, including but not limited to, employee relations, workplace policies, terminations, and compliance with labor laws.
• Take a lead role in managing external counsels
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and stay up to date with changes in employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employment law topics for HR teams and management.
• Provide support to senior management and participate in strategic planning for improvement
• Assist in the resolution of employment disputes, including handling grievances, mediations, and representing the company in employment-related litigation.
• Collaborate with HR and management to develop and implement effective workplace policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on best practices for employee performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.
• Support the company's diversity and inclusion initiatives by ensuring compliance with equal employment opportunity laws.