Employment Counsel

globalizationpartners; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

globalizationpartners seeks a senior Employment Counsel for APAC to provide strategic, high-quality legal guidance and operational oversight on complex employment matters across the Asia-Pacific region. You will report to the Employment Counsel APAC Director and own high-stakes regional initiatives in a fast-paced, global setting.

The ideal candidate thrives on ownership, is committed to operational excellence, and collaborates with a diverse, remote-first team to shape the future of work while

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements describe legal qualification and extensive employment law experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal oversight and strategic guidance on employment matters across APAC.
• Manage employment-related disputes and litigation with internal and external resources.
• Partner with Global Operations and People Team on employee relations matters.
• Develop scalable processes, contracts, and regional handbooks.
• Deliver in-house legal training for business units and operations teams.
• Maintain knowledge of national and local labor laws across APAC jurisdictions.
• Drive cross-functional employment legal projects end-to-end.

Job description

About Us

Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we're dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.

The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.

At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months-streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

About the Role

G-P is seeking a senior, highly diligent Employment Counsel for APAC to provide strategic, high-quality legal guidance and operational oversight on complex employment matters across the Asia-Pacific region. Reporting to the Employment Counsel APAC Director this role requires a proactive legal professional with exceptional work ethic, strong independent judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in owning outcomes, demonstrates a true willingness to go the extra mile during high-stakes regional initiatives, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, global environment.

What you will do

• Strategic Employment Advice: Provide high-quality legal oversight and strategic guidance on critical employment matters, regulatory compliance, and workforce management throughout the APAC region.
• Dispute Resolution & Risk Management: Develop creative, business-sensitive approaches to managing legal risks and oversee employment-related disputes and litigation using in-house and outside counsel resources.
• Proactive Stakeholder Support & Engagement: Partner closely with Global Operations and People Team to ensure prompt, thorough, and high-touch legal follow-through on regional employee relations matters.
• Scale: Effectively work with a growing and geographically dispersed team within the region fostering a culture of high performance, resilience, and mutual accountability.
• Process & Template Standardization: Partner cross-functionally to build scalable, compliant processes, employment contracts, and regional handbook templates.
• In-House Training & Knowledge Sharing: Own, develop, and deliver practical in-house legal training sessions for internal business units and operational teams.
• Regional Legal Tracking: Maintain deep, current knowledge of national and local labor laws across key APAC jurisdictions.
• Project Execution: Coordinate, drive, and take end-to-end ownership of cross-functional employment legal projects through to completion.

What we're looking for

Minimum requirements

• Legal Qualification: Qualified to practice law in Malaysia , Philippines , or another major Common Law jurisdiction within APAC.
• Experience: 8+ years of combined employment law experience, including solid law firm practice and at least 2 years of in-house legal experience within a fast-paced multinational employer
• Work Ethic & Professional Diligence: Demonstrated track record as a highly diligent, dependable, and hardworking self-starter who consistently goes above and beyond to meet critical team SLAs and business objectives.
• Resilience & Professional Agility: Excellent emotional intelligence, grace under pressure, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset when handling last-minute business requests or urgent escalations.
• Legal & Business Acumen: Impeccable legal judgment, strong creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial imperatives.
• Communication & Languages: Superior written and verbal communication skills in English. Professional working proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, or another regional APAC language is a strong advantage.
• Relationship Management: Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust, form strong working relationships internationally, and influence cross-functional business units effectively.

Preferred requirements:

• Domain expertise: Experience working in global EOR/tech platform or Broader HR Tech

Our ranges are established using objective market benchmarking data for this level of work. Final placement within the range is determined by gender-neutral criteria, including the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and specific qualifications for the role.

Actual compensation for this position may vary and will depend on multiple factors such as relevant qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. For Full-Time Regular Employees, this position is also eligible fo