Employment Counsel - APAC

About this Position

We are seeking an Employment Counsel I - APAC to join our dynamic legal team. As Employment Counsel I - APAC, you will help G-P navigate the complexities of employment law and compliance across APAC, providing strategic legal advice and guidance on all aspects of employment law across APAC. This role will partner closely with our People, Global Operations, Product teams, and business leaders to ensure compliance with local employment laws, mitigate legal risks, manage and resolve disputes and litigation, and support the company’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be a motivated, solutions-oriented attorney with experience across a wide range of employment matters, who is capable of navigating complex legal challenges and providing practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced, global environment. This role will report to the Director, Employment Counsel - APAC.

What you'll do:

• 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.

What we're looking for:

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

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.