Legal Counsel – Employment

The Opportunity
Our client is a global player in the financial services space, seeking an employment lawyer to join on a ten-month fixed term contract to start in January. As part of this role, you will work in the APAC employment team in a regional team of lawyers, supporting all business divisions.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide employment legal advice and support on a range of issues across APAC with a primary focus on North Asia and Australia.
• Manage employment litigation cases.
• Partner with various functions within Human Resources and a range of business clients.
• Think strategically and assist with proactive management of employment legal risk.

Ideal Candidate

• Ideally 5 years+ PAE with employment experience gained from time spent inhouse or in private practice.
• Experience gained in financial services would be advantageous but is not essential.
• You will have excellent organisational skills, and be able to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Driven, with strong communication skills, and an ability to interact with people at all levels of the business.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to Olivia Courtney, by emailing oliviacourtney@taylorroot.com.au or call 0292369015.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.