Senior Counsel, APAC Employment Law
Core
Provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of employment and industrial relations law across the Asia Pacific region, with a primary focus on Australia.
Role type
Senior in-house employment counsel (APAC)
Builds
Strategic, compliant, and actionable employment law guidance for regional business units and HR partners.
Domain
Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Employment Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Australian employment law expertise, enterprise agreement strategy, union consultation, collective dispute resolution, litigation management, outside counsel oversight, matrixed organizational navigation
Preferred skills
In-house legal experience, complex employment matter management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide direct legal guidance on Australian employment law matters including disputes, restructures, investigations, terminations, and compliance; advise on enterprise agreement strategy and negotiations; manage and assess employment law items across APAC; oversee outside counsel and represent the company in litigation and agency matters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC