Employment Counsel

G-P

. Provide strategic legal oversight and guidance on employment matters, regulatory compliance, and workforce management throughout APAC .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in employment law across APAC jurisdictions, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, legal risk management, and employee relations. Proven ability to develop scalable employment processes and deliver in-house legal training while maintaining superior communication and interpersonal skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified To Practice Law In Malaysia, The Philippines, Or Another Major Common Law Jurisdiction8+ Years Of Combined Employment Law ExperienceIn-House Legal Experience Within A Fast-Paced Multinational EmployerExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills In EnglishProfessional Working Proficiency In Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Or Another Regional APAC Language

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Hard Skills

Employment LawRegulatory ComplianceLegal Risk ManagementDispute ResolutionContract DevelopmentLegal Training DevelopmentLabor Law KnowledgeProject CoordinationCreative Problem-SolvingLegal Judgment

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceDependabilityProactive MindsetInterpersonal SkillsRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Global EOR/Tech PlatformHR Tech

Industry Keywords

APAC JurisdictionsEmployee RelationsWorkforce ManagementIn-House CounselLaw Firm Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic legal oversight and guidance on employment matters, regulatory compliance, and workforce management throughout APAC
Develop business-sensitive approaches to legal risk management
Oversee employment-related disputes and litigation using in-house and outside counsel
Partner with Global Operations and the People Team on regional employee relations matters
Work with a growing, geographically dispersed regional team
Build scalable, compliant employment processes, contracts, and regional handbook templates
Develop and deliver practical in-house legal training for business units and operational teams
Maintain current knowledge of national and local labor laws across key APAC jurisdictions
Coordinate and own cross-functional employment legal projects through completion
Report to the Employment Counsel APAC Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified to practice law in Malaysia, the Philippines, or another major Common Law jurisdiction within APAC
8+ years of combined employment law experience
Solid law firm practice experience
At least 2 years of in-house legal experience within a fast-paced multinational employer
Highly diligent, dependable, and hardworking self-starter
Track record of meeting critical team SLAs and business objectives
Excellent emotional intelligence and grace under pressure
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Impeccable legal judgment and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to balance legal risk with commercial imperatives
Superior written and verbal communication skills in English
Professional working proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, or another regional APAC language is a strong advantage
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-management skills
Experience working in a global EOR/tech platform or broader HR Tech is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Annual bonus for non-sales roles, dependent on individual and company performance
Generous paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Spending accounts
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Sabbatical after 5 years
Flexible work arrangements through remote-first teams
Resources and opportunities to expand skills