globalizationpartners · Malaysia (Remote-First) · Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
<div class="content-intro"><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(40, 40, 40);">About Us</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;">Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;">Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;">The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;">At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.</span></p></div><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong> </span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;">G-P is seeking a senior, highly diligent <strong>Employment Counsel </strong>for APAC to provide strategic, high-quality legal guidance and operational oversight on complex employment matters across the Asia-Pacific region. Reporting to the Employment Counsel APAC Director this role requires a proactive legal professional with exceptional work ethic, strong independent judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in owning outcomes, demonstrates a true willingness to go the extra mile during high-stakes regional initiatives, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, global environment.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you will do</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strategic Employment Advice:</strong> Provide high-quality legal oversight and strategic guidance on critical employment matters, regulatory compliance, and workforce management throughout the APAC region.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Dispute Resolution & Risk Management:</strong> Develop creative, business-sensitive approaches to managing legal risks and oversee employment-related disputes and litigation using in-house and outside counsel resources.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Proactive Stakeholder Support & Engagement:</strong> Partner closely with Global Operations and People Team to ensure prompt, thorough, and high-touch legal follow-through on regional employee relations matters.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Scale:</strong> Effectively work with a growing and geographically dispersed team within the region fostering a culture of high performance, resilience, and mutual accountability.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Process & Template Standardization:</strong> Partner cross-functionally to build scalable, compliant processes, employment contracts, and regional handbook templates.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In-House Training & Knowledge Sharing:</strong> Own, develop, and deliver practical in-house legal training sessions for internal business units and operational teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color