Employment Counsel

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.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality legal oversight and strategic guidance on critical employment matters, regulatory compliance, and workforce management throughout the APAC region; Develop creative, business-sensitive approaches to managing legal risks and oversee employment-related disputes and litigation using in-house and outside counsel resources; Partner closely with Global Operations and People Team to ensure prompt, thorough, and high-touch legal follow-through on regional employee relations matters; Effectively work with a growing and geographically dispersed team within the region fostering a culture of high performance, resilience, and mutual accountability; Partner cross-functionally to build scalable, compliant processes, employment contracts, and regional handbook templates; Own, develop, and deliver practical in-house legal training sessions for internal business units and operational teams; Maintain deep, current knowledge of national and local labor laws across key APAC jurisdictions; Coordinate, drive, and take end-to-end ownership of cross-functional employment legal projects through to completion

Requirements

Qualified to practice law in Malaysia, Philippines, or another major Common Law jurisdiction within APAC; 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; 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; Excellent emotional intelligence, grace under pressure, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset when handling last-minute business requests or urgent escalations; Impeccable legal judgment, strong creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial imperatives; Superior written and verbal communication skills in English; Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust, form strong working relationships internationally, and influence cross-functional business units effectively

Nice to have

Professional working proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, or another regional APAC language; Experience working in global EOR/tech platform or Broader HR Tech

Benefits

Generous paid parental leave; Flexible time off; Spending accounts; Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Sabbatical after 5 years; Annual bonus for non-sales roles dependent on various factors including individual and company performance