Legal Consultant - Employment

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking mid-senior employment lawyers to provide mid- to long-term support for Fortune 500 clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to HR functions and advise on employment-related legal matters.
• Offer subject matter expertise on employment law across the APAC region, including employee relations, workplace policies, terminations, and labor law compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Assist in resolving employment disputes.
• Collaborate with HR and management to develop and implement effective workplace policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on best practices for employee performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 2 years of experience in employment law, preferably from corporate, financial institutions, or law firm backgrounds.
• Knowledge of employment law within the APAC region.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package within the alternative legal services marketplace.
• Health benefits and CPF/MPF contributions.
• Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
• Flexible working arrangements including remote, onsite, or hybrid options depending on client requirements.

Location

• Flexible work location options based on client needs, including remote, onsite, or hybrid.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination or harassment on any legally protected basis. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work.
• Both employee and consultant engagement models are available for legal professionals interested in working with the organization.