Director, Employment Legal

📋 Description

• • Lead all group-wide litigation and employment matters, including employee and contractor negotiations, disputes, unfair dismissal claims, workplace investigations, and termination processes.
• • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Global People & Talent team on employment policies, compensation, benefits, employee relations, conflict of interest, and workforce compliance.
• • Manage and oversee litigious employment matters in the U.S., including directing external counsel, developing litigation strategy, and minimizing legal risk through pragmatic solutions.
• • Develop, maintain, and standardize employment contract templates, employer of record (EOR) agreements, and operating procedures for the Global People & Talent team.
• • Partner with the Data & Privacy team to ensure HR data handling practices comply with applicable data protection laws and internal Group policies.
• • Orchestrate and oversee Employee Equity Programs in coordination with the Company Secretary and internal whistleblowing platform and policy.
• • Provide legal counsel to other Legal Specialist areas including Product and Data teams on employment-related legal implications.
• • Advise on employment law issues across multiple jurisdictions, adapting guidance to unfamiliar legal environments while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
• • Build and lead a team of legal professionals, fostering growth, accountability, and high-performance standards within the Legal, Risk & Compliance function.
• • Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Operations to align employment practices with business objectives and global scalability.
• • Ensure all employment-related processes are documented, auditable, and aligned with Airwallex’s operating principles and global compliance standards.
• • Proactively identify emerging legal risks in employment law and implement preventive measures to safeguard the organization.
• • Maintain a deep understanding of U.S. employment law and remain current on regulatory changes affecting multinational employers.
• • Deliver clear, actionable, and business-oriented legal advice to non-legal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• • Manage external counsel in a cost-efficient and organized manner, ensuring alignment with business priorities and budget constraints.
• • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where agility, ownership, and first-principles thinking are essential to success.
• • Use AI tools and technology to enhance legal workflows, improve efficiency, and accelerate resolution of complex employment matters.
• • Champion a culture of ethical conduct, compliance, and fairness across all employment practices globally.