Senior Employment Law Expert

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cognizant Full time
About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled employment law expert to join our team as a Director, Employment Law for the APAC Region. As a key member of our in-house legal team, you will be responsible for providing strategic guidance on employment law matters across multiple countries in the region.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, with experience in counseling human resources professionals at all levels on a full range of employment law issues. You will also have the ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work, and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations.

This is a highly visible position within the Cognizant Legal Department and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, high-profile legal issues, including initiatives relating to return-to-office, pay equity, and more, in addition to the day-to-day ER challenges that arise across more than 15 countries.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the point of contact for all Employment Law issues in the APJ Region, including complex forward-looking strategic issues, specific advice, and day-to-day employee relations.
  • Advise HR leadership regarding the above; providing or identifying legal counsel for multiple countries including Australia, Philippines, Malaysia, and more, and possess a deep and nuanced understanding of the complexities of those geos.
  • Proactively address employment law issues and policies; stay up to date on the law and advise the company accordingly; help to guide sound decision making and up to date policies and best practices.
  • Manage employment litigation; Respond to DOL investigations and administrative complaints.
  • Manage ad hoc employment law projects advising HR and management as appropriate.
  • Manage and oversee outside counsel relationships with law firms including managing the budget.
  • May supervise other junior employment or commercial lawyers in other APAC countries.

Requirements:
  • A qualified lawyer admitted to a regional bar who has specialized in employment law for a significant portion of their career.
  • Approx 7+ years experience either obtained in another in-house role or reputable law firm, however experience outside this range will also be considered if the person demonstrates the appropriate skills, experience, and judgement.
  • Fluent spoken and written English must be able to read and draft documents/emails in business and legal English and be able to give verbal explanations in English where necessary.
  • Experience in defending employers in court litigation, government agency investigations, mediations/arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
  • Ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work, and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations.

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