Employment Counsel – APAC
ERM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bangalore • 🇮🇳 India
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide employment law advice across APAC jurisdictions, including India, Australia, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.
- Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on matters such as: Hiring and recruiting, Contingent worker arrangements, Labor relations and investigations, Performance management, discipline, and termination, Redundancies and restructuring plans, Leaves of absence and disability accommodations, Flexible working requests, Pay practices, compensation, and benefits (including sales compensation and bonus programs), Restrictive covenants and protection of confidential information.
- Manage pre-litigation employment disputes with minimal external spend, including investigating claims, negotiating resolutions, and drafting separation and settlement agreements.
- Monitor legal developments across APAC jurisdictions and translate regulatory changes into actionable guidance for HR and business stakeholders.
- Draft employee-facing policies, handbooks, and other resources.
- Prepare and deliver training sessions on employment law topics.
- Support M&A transactions by conducting employment-related due diligence, identifying risks, and advising on workforce integration.
- Establish and maintain credibility and trust with internal clients, legal team members, and other partners.
Requirements
- Qualified attorney with 6+ years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
- Experience counseling on employment matters in India and Australia (mandatory).
- Prior employment law practice at a regional or international law firm.
- Excellent legal analysis, drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Proven experience supporting business operations across multiple locations and managing multi-jurisdictional projects.
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice directly to clients and influence decision-making.
- Strong work ethic and the highest level of integrity and business ethics.
- Exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment, including knowing when to escalate matters to legal leadership.
- Native or business-level in English and Hindi proficiency (speaking, listening, and writing).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
employment lawlegal analysisdraftingnegotiationmulti-jurisdictional project managementemployment-related due diligenceinvestigating claimssettlement agreementspolicy draftingtraining delivery
Soft skills
organizational skillsinfluencing decision-makingattention to detailsound judgmentintegritybusiness ethicstrust buildingclient advisorycommunication skillswork ethic
Certifications
qualified attorney