Description
We are seeking an experienced HR Employment Lawyer to join our team in Hong Kong or Singapore. As a key member of our HR Legal team, you will provide strategic legal counsel on employment and benefits-related matters, as well as advice on products, services, contentious and regulatory HR matters, and legislative and regulatory change.
Responsibilities:
- Provide first-class, commercial, and risk-appropriate legal advice to HR in APAC
- Manage and advise on legal, reputational, and regulatory risks arising at all stages of the employment cycle
- Act as a strategic partner to the business, assisting in weighing the risk/reward balance while acting responsibly
- Provide regular training to HR and Legal on employment law matters, frequently asked questions, and HR legal documents
- Engage and manage outside counsel in a cost-efficient manner
- Provide general legal support to the business, including the procurement of appropriate regulatory advice
- Keep up to date with applicable legal and regulatory changes and manage any resulting process or policy changes
- Provide advice in respect of the HR aspects of data privacy issues
- Advise on the HR elements of M&A activity, outsourcing, and other transactional projects
Requirements:
- In-house employment lawyer with experience of employment laws and regulations across the APAC Region
- Law degree required
- At least 10 years post-qualification experience
- Fluent spoken and written English required
- Large law firm training and/or in-house Legal department experience, in the area of employment law in the APAC Region, preferably in international banking and finance
- Experience in advising on HR regulatory issues
- Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions and time zones and manage a high volume of work and clients in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and to adapt to a variety of audiences
- Well-grounded in principles of common law, employment law, and contract law
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint