Legal Counsel - Employment (APAC & MEA)
Core
Provide comprehensive, practical legal guidance on employment and labour matters for Payoneer WFM entities in India and across the APAC region, supporting EoR and AoR employee populations.
Role type
Legal Counsel – Employment (APAC)
Builds
Scalable legal infrastructure for a global workforce management platform.
Domain
Employment law, Labour law, Employer of Record (EOR), Workforce Management
Required skills
Indian employment law expertise, drafting employment agreements, managing employee relations, compliance with labour codes, POSH Act knowledge, legal research, policy development
Preferred skills
Experience with other APAC jurisdictions, EOR platform background, US company experience, knowledge of four Indian Labour Codes
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Advise on full employee lifecycle matters including hiring, terms, benefits, disciplinary processes, separations, and restructuring; Manage complex terminations and dispute resolution; Draft and review employment documentation and HR policies; Ensure compliance with local labour laws; Serve as POSH Internal Committee member; Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams; Conduct legal research and deliver training.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
