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GLOBALIZATION PARTNERS LTD.Employment Counsel
Globalization Partners Ltd. operates a SaaS-based Global Employment Platform that helps organizations expand into more than 180 countries without establishing local legal entities. The company is…
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Globalization Partners Ltd. operates a SaaS-based Global Employment Platform that helps organizations expand into more than 180 countries without establishing local legal entities. The company is seeking an Employment Counsel to join its remote team and provide strategic legal guidance and operational oversight for labor matters across the Asia-Pacific region. Reporting directly to the Employment Counsel APAC Director, this professional will handle regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and risk management across…
Job Description
Globalization Partners Ltd. operates a SaaS-based Global Employment Platform that helps organizations expand into more than 180 countries without establishing local legal entities. The company is seeking an Employment Counsel to join its remote team and provide strategic legal guidance and operational oversight for labor matters across the Asia-Pacific region.
Reporting directly to the Employment Counsel APAC Director, this professional will handle regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and risk management across key APAC jurisdictions. The ideal candidate exercises independent judgment, collaborates globally, and supports international business operations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver strategic guidance and legal oversight regarding workforce management, regulatory compliance, and critical employment matters across the APAC region
- Manage employment disputes and litigation through internal and external resources while developing creative methods to minimize legal risk
- Collaborate with the Global Operations and People Team to handle employee relations matters in the region
- Partner with cross-functional groups to build standardized, compliant employment agreements, processes, and regional handbook templates
- Create and deliver internal legal training sessions for operational and business units
- Monitor and maintain current knowledge of national and local labor laws across major APAC jurisdictions
- Own cross-functional employment legal projects from inception to completion
Requirements
- Qualified to practice law in the Philippines, Malaysia, or another major Common Law jurisdiction within the APAC region
- Minimum of eight years of combined employment law practice, encompassing law firm experience and at least two years in-house with a fast-paced multinational company
- Demonstrated ability to meet critical business objectives and internal timelines through diligent execution
- Strong emotional intelligence and a problem-solving mindset when addressing urgent escalations
- Written and verbal fluency in English
Qualifications
- Prior background working within a global Employer of Record platform, technology platform, or broader HR technology sector
- Professional working proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, or another regional APAC language
Core Skills
Benefits
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Spending accounts
- Eligibility for a sabbatical after five years of service
- Annual performance-based bonus eligibility for non-sales positions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Globalization Partners operates remote-first teams for this role.
What is the employment type?
The role is a full-time regular position.
What salary is offered for this role?
The specific salary is not stated in the job posting.
Where must candidates be qualified to practice law?
Candidates must be qualified to practice law in Malaysia, the Philippines, or another major Common Law jurisdiction within the APAC region.
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