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GLOBALIZATION PARTNERS LTD.Employment Counsel
Globalization Partners Ltd. operates a SaaS-based Global Employment Platform that allows organizations to expand into over 180 countries without setting up local entities. The company is…
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Globalization Partners Ltd. operates a SaaS-based Global Employment Platform that allows organizations to expand into over 180 countries without setting up local entities. The company is currently hiring an Employment Counsel for the Asia-Pacific region to deliver strategic legal guidance and operational oversight regarding complex workforce matters. Operating remotely, this position reports directly to the Employment Counsel APAC Director. This role is ideal for a diligent and independent legal professional…
Job Description
Globalization Partners Ltd. operates a SaaS-based Global Employment Platform that allows organizations to expand into over 180 countries without setting up local entities. The company is currently hiring an Employment Counsel for the Asia-Pacific region to deliver strategic legal guidance and operational oversight regarding complex workforce matters. Operating remotely, this position reports directly to the Employment Counsel APAC Director.
This role is ideal for a diligent and independent legal professional who wants to take ownership of regional initiatives and manage legal risks within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities involve advising on compliance, overseeing dispute resolution, partnering with internal teams, and designing standardized templates and processes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Global Operations and People teams to support a dispersed workforce across multiple jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal guidance and oversight on employment matters, regulatory compliance, and workforce management across the APAC region
- Oversee employment-related disputes and litigation while developing business-sensitive risk management strategies using internal and outside counsel
- Partner with Global Operations and People teams to address regional employee relations matters
- Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize compliant employment contracts, processes, and regional handbooks
- Develop and deliver internal legal training sessions for business units and operational teams
- Track national and local labor laws across key APAC jurisdictions
- Take end-to-end ownership of cross-functional employment legal projects
Requirements
- Hold a legal qualification to practice law in Malaysia, the Philippines, or another major Common Law jurisdiction within APAC
- Bring at least 8 years of combined employment law experience, including private law firm practice and a minimum of 2 years in-house with a fast-paced multinational employer
- Demonstrate a high level of professional diligence, independence, and capability to meet critical team deadlines
- Exhibit strong emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and a solutions-oriented approach to urgent escalations
- Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Qualifications
- Demonstrate professional working proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, or another regional APAC language
- Possess prior domain experience working within a global EOR, tech platform, or broader HR tech environment
Core Skills
Benefits
- Generous paid parental leave
- Flexible time off
- Spending accounts
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Sabbatical leave after 5 years of service
- Eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance
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Is this position remote?
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The position is a full-time regular employment opportunity.
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What are the core experience requirements?
Candidates must have at least 8 years of combined employment law experience, featuring solid law firm practice and a minimum of 2 years in an in-house legal role with a fast-paced multinational employer, alongside a legal qualification in Malaysia, the Philippines, or another major Common Law APAC jurisdiction.
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