Employment Associate

WHO

A leading international law firm is seeking an Employment Disputes Associate to join its growing Hong Kong disputes practice. The team handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters alongside broader commercial litigation with a particular emphasis on international employment law. The firms clients include major multinational corporations across consumer goods technology and retail sectors. The successful candidate will report directly to a senior partner with over two decades of experience building a successful disputes practice in the region.

WHAT

This is a heavy-duty employment role not occasional employment work alongside other practice areas. You will advise on a broad range of employment matters including employee disputes disciplinary and grievance proceedings employment contract drafting and review ESOPs and RSUs and the international elements of employment law such as cross-border secondments to Hong Kong and tripartite agreements. The role also involves exposure to general commercial litigation including shareholder disputes and regulatory matters. You will work on matters with a significant international dimension coordinating with offices across multiple jurisdictions and advising global clients on their Asia-Pacific employment law needs.

YOU

The successful candidate will be NQ to 4 years PQE. You must be Hong Kong admitted though a Hong Kong admitted barrister will also be considered. Prior exposure to employment law is essential whether gained in private practice or through relevant experience. Some background in general commercial litigation is advantageous but secondary to the employment focus. Above all attitude is critical: you must be hardworking proactive and self-directed. The partner values original thinking and meticulous drafting over-reliance on AI tools is not aligned with this role. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work directly with international clients are important.