Corporate Counsel, APAC

Corporate Counsel, APAC Join the Jensen Hughes team as a Corporate Counsel supporting our business across the Asia and Pacific region. The position reports to the U.S. General Counsel and offers the opportunity to develop global business strategies while providing high-quality legal support to engineers, consultants and analysts. Company Overview Jensen Hughes is known worldwide for fire protection engineering and has a legacy of responsibility since 1939. Today our expertise extends to security, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants solve complex safety challenges to protect our clients’ assets and reputation. Why you should grow your career at Jensen Hughes You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm. You’ll have support from the leadership team and flexibility to work where and when you want. Flexible working arrangements and Casual Friday. Regular monthly social activities and celebratory occasions. Five weeks annual leave and company-paid parental leave. Career development and ongoing internal and external learning opportunities. Perks, benefits and reward platform – Perkbox. Great company culture and benefits. Job Overview Jensen Hughes is looking for a Corporate Counsel to support our growing business across the Asia and Pacific region. The purpose of this role is to act as a true partner to the business and to provide strategic support to key parts of the business. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to grow and develop global business strategies while providing high‑quality legal support to our engineers, consultants and analysts. Responsibilities Support regional compliance initiatives related to privacy, data security and other regulatory requirements. Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement legal policies and procedures. Advise on employment issues, including employment law, immigration compliance and related HR legal matters. Support the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts and professional services agreements. Assist with commercial litigation matters, including dispute resolution and legal risk assessments. Provide guidance on corporate governance, business formation and general corporate law matters within the North American region. Monitor legal developments affecting the business and advise on necessary updates or changes. Work closely with external counsel as needed and support internal legal projects. Requirements and Qualifications 10 years of general practice experience as an attorney with a law firm or in‑house counsel generalist role. Employment, immigration and/or corporate transactional experience preferred. Fluent in English and able to speak at least one of Mandarin, Cantonese or Korean. Experience working in Australia, New Zealand and Asia (South Korea, Macau or Shanghai). Excellent legal research and writing skills. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non‑legal partners at all levels of the organization. Experience in communications with executive level. Strong problem‑solving skills, project management and business acumen. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to work with minimal supervision, functioning autonomously and taking initiative. Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work across domestic and global time zones. Experience in a building construction or professional services industry highly regarded. Equal Opportunity Employment Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr