Associate Counsel

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. TKO is majority owned by TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a global sports and entertainment company. The Role and What You'll Do Responsible for employment-related legal matters affecting TKO’s operations throughout the Asia Pacific region including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan. Provide day to day advice on a broad range of employment matters including recruitment, employment contracts, compensation, benefits, consultation, grievance and disciplinary processes, performance management, corporate restructuring, redundancies, leaves of absence, contingent workers, litigation risks, statutory notice, severance and other regulatory obligations; Develop and maintain strong relationships with business, HR team and other legal departments (including privacy, compliance, immigration and tax) and HR teams throughout the APAC region; Draft, review, analyse, and negotiate employment clauses of commercial agreements and employment-related agreements, including staffing, temporary workers, independent contractors, incentive schemes, volunteer workers, and settlement agreements; Advise on grievances, disciplinary, performance and dismissal processes, as well as early negotiation of potential employee disputes and settlement agreements; Drive good business results from difficult ER situations by successfully managing ER issues, pre-dispute conflicts and assisting with managing employment related litigation; Draft, revise, and implement employment policies suitable for a commercial environment; Develop, implement and conduct training on employment policies and programs; Support M&A activity and related integration of employees across the Asia Pacific region; Partner with representatives of other departments, including HR, Compliance, Finance & IT, on internal investigations; Manage projects across APAC and work with in house and external counsel across the relevant jurisdictions; Assist global employment team on matters and projects as and when required; and Handle their own caseload within the relevant practice areas whilst assisting other lawyers within the team as and when required. As such the role is looking for lawyers who seek responsibility, are team players and have a positive attitude. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Supporting HR and the business by providing practical and commercially sound advice in a fast paced environment on legal issues in relation to a variety of employment related issues across APAC Pro-actively working with the global legal team on shared projects and to ensure that best practice and knowledge is understood, shared and utilised amongst the team Supporting other colleagues in the legal team with researched points of law as and when required Liaising with the business so that commercial, pragmatic and salient advice and guidance on business opportunities can be followed at all times Assisting with and running projects as and when appropriate Knowledge and Experience 3+ PQE Qualified lawyer who has worked in a commercial environment; Experience handling employment law matters in Australia, Hong Kong or Singapore - APAC /multijurisdictional employment law experience preferred; Strong knowledge and experience in a broad range of employment law areas in both contentious and non-contentious matters; Experience in drafting employment documentation including policies and contracts; Employment law experience in a reputable law firm or in-house team; and Experience with HR policy and procedure creation and implementation to reduce risk while meeting business requirements. In-house legal experience within a media and/or sports organisation, preferably at a multinational company preferred A solid understanding of employment law issues preferred "Business affairs" mentality / experience helpful Skills and Abilities Practical, business- oriented approach to providing advice to internal clients on all employment law related matters and the ability to analyse complex situations and develop simple, concise, and effective legal solutions; Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written and a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships; Ability to juggle and prioritise a varied and heavy workload with the ability to plan ahead; Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritise workflow and adjust to workload fluctuations; Able to communicate clearly and concisely with clients of all levels both internally and externally; Ability to take responsibility and show initiative; and Professional demeanor with ability and desire to interact across different levels within an organisation. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Entertainment Providers and Spectator Sports Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TKO by 2x Get notified about new Lawyer jobs in Singapore, Singapore. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr