Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment
Jobb-ID
262390
Annonserad
05-Mar-2026
Servicelinje
Corporate Segment
Rolltyp
Heltid
Areas of Interest
Juridik
Plats/platser
Sydney - New South Wales - Australia
Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment APAC
Key role specialising in employment law matters for Australia and wider APAC
Sydney CBD | Land of the Gadigal people

Global Labor and Employment Legal team is a trusted legal partner to the People Business Partners and the business in navigating sensitive and wide-ranging issues from employment agreement terms, hiring and recruiting issues, discipline, investigations, working hours, leaves of absence, workplace adjustments, terminations etc.


What you'll do

  • Advise on, draft, maintain and review templates and policies and provide training.
  • Ensure that policies and procedures across APAC are compliant, consistent, user friendly and accessible by all staff.
  • Identify and address employment legal risks within APAC, including emerging legal risks to the business, and make recommendations for change as required.
  • Assist in reporting APAC employment litigation to Global Litigation Team.
  • Act as the employment law subject matter expert for all Trust and Compliance matters, working with the Trust and Compliance team (globally and across APAC) to advise on investigations and co-ordinate training where necessary.
  • Provide employment law specialist expertise as and when required on any larger corporate programmes, bids or acquisitions.
  • Build the necessary processes, systems, and documentation to improve legal department processes and resources in APAC.

What you'll need

  • Australian-qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE in employment law, preferably including in-house experience.
  • Preferred but not required: Singapore Bar admission or experience in advising on Singaporean employment law matters and/or across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
  • LLB or equivalent law degree and current admission to practise in an Australian jurisdiction.
  • Experience of working within a matrix organisation desirable. 

So, what’s in it for you?
  • Support a high performing team
  • Recognised for achieving WORK180 Employer Endorsement and recognition as one of WORK180’s Top Employers in 2025! 
  • 14 weeks paid primary carer leave plus ‘one-month return to work bonus’ for primary carers
  • 4 weeks paid secondary carer’s leave
  • Discounted Quantas flights & Bupa healthcare 
  • Fitness passport, wellbeing program and 2x paid volunteer days

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. 

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.


Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. 

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.

We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE 


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