Global Employment Counsel, APAC
Singapore Regular Corporate Function / Support Job ID: A113776
Responsibilities
About the team: The Global Employment Law Team provides strategic and practical legal advice to Human Resources and business stakeholders globally, and handles employment litigation matters in all regions where we operate. As a member of the APAC Employment Law Team, you will partner with HR stakeholders closely to provide day-to-day advice, guidance, and legal solutions and recommendations for countries across APAC (excluding China). You will work with a range of stakeholders and teams both across the region and globally. The position will be based in Singapore and will report to the Head of Employment Law, APAC. Responsibilities: - Provide day-to-day legal advice and support on APAC matters (excluding China) to HR teams based in the region and globally in relation to a broad range of employee and contingent workforce related issues; - Draft and review employment-related agreements, policies and other documents, including offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements, employee handbooks, and incentive plans; - Advise on topics such as employee handbooks, policies and procedures; recruitment and hiring; global mobility; workplace health and safety; employee relations; performance management; discipline and terminations; investigations; disputes and litigation; leaves of absence; compensation and benefits; discrimination; harassment; and confidentiality; - Support and provide advice on strategic cross-border employment law initiatives, including collaboration with other employment lawyers and SMEs. - Provide strategic advice and guidance relating to employment law issues for new business lines and markets in APAC. - Manage all aspects of employment disputes in the region, as needed, including e-discovery, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, case management conferences, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation and presentation. - Create and lead training on APAC employment law issues
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - 3+ years of solid employment law experience; Qualified to practice law in any jurisdiction within the APAC region; Preferred Qualifications: - 3+ years of solid employment law experience, both as a private practice lawyer and an in-house legal counsel; - Qualified to practice law in any jurisdiction within the APAC region; - A proven ability to analyze employment law matters of all levels of complexity, and exercise sound judgment in balancing legal risks and business needs, providing practical legal advice and recommendations - Team player, strong people skills and ability to engage on all levels of the organization - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to ascertain internal client's interests and make an impact
Job Information
About UsFounded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
