Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law, APAC
Singapore
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law, APAC will work closely with regional HR partners, business leaders, and other subject matter experts, such as Labor Compliance, Legal, Employee Relations, Global Investigations, and Ethics & Compliance.
This role is part of Nike’s Legal function and reports to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law & Employee Relations, APAC.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking to hire an experienced and passionate employment attorney to support Nike’s people and business across Asia Pacific.
- At least 6 years of employment law experience, preferably including in-house experience
- Law degree and good standing with a bar association, with sound understanding and knowledge of employment and labor laws
- Business-level proficiency in English is a must; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous
- Excellent stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills – the ability to listen well, and articulate advice clearly and concisely with a view towards providing practical solutions
- Ability to work independently and collaborate efficiently and smoothly with key stakeholders in a fast-paced, matrixed, and geographically dispersed organization
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
A typical day/week involves providing legal advice and support to Nike businesses across APAC, including advising on general employment law queries, contractual issues, outsourcing, restructuring and harmonization exercises, employment litigation, restrictive covenants, drafting and reviewing appropriate precedents, policies, and processes for compliance with relevant labor laws. You will provide advice in a timely manner and where appropriate engage, instruct, and manage external lawyers.
You will also work closely with Nike’s investigation functions on internal investigations and advise on remediation and disciplinary action, assist with the implementation and management of key strategic HR legal projects, and take the lead in identifying and addressing employment legal risks within APAC, including emerging legal risks to the business, and make recommendations for change as required.
Skills Required
- At least 6 years of employment law experience
- Law degree and good standing with a bar association
- Business-level proficiency in English
- Excellent stakeholder management experience
- Ability to work independently and collaborate efficiently
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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