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Position Overview:

We’re hiring an Employment Counsel for the APAC region to oversee the drafting, review, and management of employment contracts across diverse jurisdictions within Asia-Pacific. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with local employment laws and EOR-specific frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of APAC labor laws, experience supporting multi-country operations, and a pragmatic, solution-driven approach to contract and compliance challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review employment contracts (permanent, temporary, freelance, contractor) aligned with local labor laws and regulatory frameworks across APAC countries.

• Ensure contracts are fully compliant with jurisdiction-specific employment requirements, internal policies, and EOR-specific standards.

• Provide legal guidance on employment terms, compensation, benefits, and termination processes tailored to each country’s labor regulations.

• Partner with legal, HR, and business teams to support the onboarding/offboarding lifecycle, ensuring all employment documentation is correctly executed and stored. a

• Maintain and update regional contract templates to reflect legislative changes and EOR needs.

• Track legal and regulatory developments across key APAC markets, assessing impacts on employment documentation and compliance.

• Support resolution of employment-related contract disputes, ensuring alignment with legal and EOR requirements.

• Ensure documentation is maintained in compliance with local data protection laws and EOR standards.

• Provide legal input during client or internal meetings regarding contract structures or compliance in the region.

• Proactively identify areas of risk and propose solutions to improve contracting processes and reduce compliance exposure.

• Work cross-functionally to build strong relationships with legal, business, and operational teams across multiple time zones.

Qualifications:

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) with 4–6+ years of experience in employment law, contract management, or legal compliance in APAC jurisdictions.

• Solid understanding of country-specific labor laws across key APAC markets (e.g., India, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, etc.).

• Experience working with or supporting EOR models, cross-border employment, or distributed teams.

• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate legal risks into actionable business advice.

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an additional APAC language (e.g., Mandarin, Japanese, Bahasa Indonesia, or Thai) is a strong advantage.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work independently and across global teams.

• Highly organized with a detail-oriented mindset and excellent time management.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with cross-border payroll, global mobility, or contractor compliance.

• Prior experience in a legal or compliance role within an EOR, HR tech, or global workforce solutions company.

• Certifications or continuing education in employment law, HR compliance, or contract management.

• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural environments across multiple jurisdictions.