Ubicació: Hong Kong SAR
Estat/Província/Ciutat: Hong Kong Island
Ciutat: Hong Kong
Unitat de negoci: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Tipus de dedicació: Full-time
Lead Employment Legal Counsel, APAC
Description & Requirements
Who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
About this team
We are self-described “legal outliers." Our vision is to inspire and educate, provide value from beginning to end and create an environment where work enriches life, and life enriches work. We believe in movement, relationships and personal development - and we live it every day.
A day in the life:
Based in Hong Kong SAR, and reporting to Senior Legal Director, APAC, you will be responsible for employment matters and leading the Regional Legal Employment function:
- Providing practical legal advice to People & Culture (Human Resources) on all employment matters, investigations, litigations and disputes for APAC, both retail and supply chain (Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia).
- Drafting and reviewing legal documentation relating to all employment matters.
- Developing and managing employment templates and related documents.
- Advising and overseeing all employment initiatives and compliance projects.
- Working with cross-functional teams and Global Employment Centre of Excellence Team on projects and initiatives for the region.
- Improving and localizing organizational policies, processes and practices with respect to employment matters and compliance for the region and contributing to risk mitigation for highly regulated initiatives and areas.
- Instructing external counsels as and when needed.
- Developing and conducting legal education and training across the region to increase business stakeholders’ understanding of legal principles and compliance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in law.
- Qualified lawyer in any of the jurisdictions in APAC.
- A minimum 10 years+ PQE with relevant experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment. Employment law experience is a Must.
- Experience in MNC, retail and ecommerce is an advantage.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English.
- Having a second language would be an advantage
- With strong business acumen, good interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels, and be a good team player.
- Strong analytical skills, detailed-minded and ability to work independently.
- Willing to take challenge.
- Work ethics and integrity.
- Strong collaborative, teaming and interpersonal skills, and behaviors are necessary to work with all levels of the business. At the same time, must be a self-starter who shows initiative.
- The ability to synthesize and summarize appropriations issues and implications for management are required.
- A seasoned professional who can resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
- Strategic planning skills.
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
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Learn more about what it's like working for lululemon in our Asia-Pacific markets:
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.