Employment Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic legal oversight and guidance regarding employment issues, regulatory compliance, and workforce management across the APAC region.

• Create business-sensitive strategies for managing legal risks.

• Supervise employment-related disputes and litigation utilizing both in-house and external legal counsel.

• Collaborate with Global Operations and the People Team on regional employee relations issues.

• Work alongside a growing team that is geographically distributed.

• Establish scalable, compliant employment processes, contracts, and templates for regional handbooks.

• Create and provide practical in-house legal training for business units and operational teams.

• Stay updated on national and local labor laws across key jurisdictions in APAC.

• Manage and coordinate cross-functional employment legal projects until completion.

• Report directly to the Employment Counsel APAC Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be qualified to practice law in Malaysia, the Philippines, or another major Common Law jurisdiction within the APAC region.

• A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in employment law.

• Strong background in law firm practice.

• At least 2 years of in-house legal experience with a fast-paced multinational employer.

• Highly diligent, reliable, and a proactive self-starter.

• Proven track record of achieving critical team SLAs and business goals.

• Exceptional emotional intelligence and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

• Excellent legal judgment and innovative problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to balance legal risks with commercial needs.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Professional proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, or another regional APAC language is a significant advantage.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships effectively.

• Preferred experience in a global EOR/tech platform or broader HR Tech environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Annual bonus for non-sales positions, contingent on both individual and company performance.

• Generous parental leave policy.

• Flexible time-off options.

• Spending accounts available.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance options.

• Sabbatical leave after five years of service.

• Flexible work arrangements through a remote-first team setup.

• Access to resources and opportunities for skill enhancement.