Senior Employment Counsel

About the Company

We believe in a world where growth thrives across borders and cultures. Our mission is to guide companies on their journey by providing services and technology that enable global talent management and deliver a human experience. As an Employer-of-Record (EOR) provider, we offer the HR and compliance infrastructure essential for companies to expand internationally. We take care of complex behind-the-scenes work so companies can focus on strategy. Our people are located around the globe and we prioritise diversity, belonging and ESG impact across employee wellness, charitable work and ethical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice and counsel to internal teams and management on employment relationship issues, including employment agreement review, leaves and benefits, workplace policies, protected status rights, terminations and restructuring in the context of EOR services.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, mutual separation/exit agreements and other employment-related documentation.
• Monitor and interpret employment law developments across APAC and other international jurisdictions and proactively update internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Support client onboarding and offboarding by summarising country-specific employment risks, regulatory requirements and best practices; role will be partially client-facing.
• Strategically and cost-effectively manage and partner with outside counsel in employment litigation matters.
• Advise on day-to-day issues as well as strategic and systemic projects.
• Support internal training initiatives by providing legal guidance on labour law topics relevant to client-facing teams and regional HR partners.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practise law in an APAC jurisdiction and in good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted.
• 4+ years of relevant experience practising employment law within the APAC region; experience in both law firm practice and in-house work preferred.
• Strong research skills and a solid command of employment laws, regulations and best practices across multiple APAC jurisdictions; stays current on legislative changes.
• Substantive experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements and other employment-related documentation domestically and internationally; able to work autonomously.
• Comfortable working independently across jurisdictions with a track record of partnering constructively across legal, HR, sales and compliance functions and geographies.
• Experience in Employer of Record (EOR) is a plus.

What We Value

• Excellent written and verbal communications and strong client relationship management.
• Strong fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Commercially minded, solution-oriented, proactive, flexible and a team player.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in a dynamic industry and to identify risks and communicate clear, actionable advice.
• Comfortable with remote working settings and flexible working hours while maintaining high efficiency.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with purpose simplifying global expansion.
• Diverse and inclusive environment and country-specific benefits.
• Flexible PTO, your birthday off and a volunteer day.
• Generous parental leave program.
• Growth and development opportunities with access to top learning content.

Additional Information

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities and skills associated with this position. Atlas HXM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Atlas HXM will provide accommodation on request throughout the recru