Global Head of Employment Law (10+ yrs PQE) HK/SG - REF: 269/HI

Hughes-Castell Pty Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation is seeking a Global Head of Employment Law based in Hong Kong or Singapore. This role requires an experienced legal professional with strong business acumen to manage the global employment legal team and provide strategic counsel on labor matters. Candidates should have 10+ years of in-house experience and demonstrated leadership in multi-jurisdictional compliance. Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of in-house experience handling global employment law issues.
• Proven leadership in managing legal teams.
• Expertise in multi-jurisdictional compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global employment legal team.
• Provide strategic counsel on labor and employment matters.
• Oversee regulatory developments and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Leadership

Project management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Global Head of Employment Law (10+ yrs PQE) HK/SG - REF: 269/HI

Job Description

Our client, a leading Chinese multinational corporation, is seeking an experienced legal professional with strong business acumen to serve as Global Head of Employment Law based in Hong Kong or Singapore. In this role, you will lead and manage the global employment legal team, providing strategic counsel on a wide range of labor and employment matters across the company’s worldwide operations. You will also oversee regulatory developments, ensuring compliance and operational readiness. To be considered, you must be a qualified lawyer with at least 10 years of in-house experience handling global employment law issues. Proven leadership in managing teams and expertise in multi-jurisdictional compliance are highly desirable. Strong communication and project management skills and fluency in English and Mandarin are essential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. REF: 269/HI

Specialism: Corporate, Commercial, Regulatory Compliance

Specialism: Commercial, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management