Legal Advisor in Labor Practice Group

Position Code: P00246
Job Term: Full Time

Number of Hiring: 1Pax

Industry: Labor Practice Group

Job Location: Phnom Penh

Salary: Competitive Package and Negotiate

Closing Date: January 31, 2019

JOBS DESCRIPTION:

• Assist supervisors/lawyers in drafting legal advice and opinions, fee proposal on labor law implication and labor law compliance.  
• Assist supervisors/lawyers in drafting employment contracts, internal labor regulations, employment policies.
• Assist supervisors/lawyers in labor due diligence exercise and assist in due diligence drafting report.
• Assist supervisors/lawyers in the process of termination of employment, mass lay off, and collective labor dispute resolutions at enterprise, MLVT, and Arbitration Council levels.
• Meet and communicate with client on matters of labor law compliance and other matters assigned by supervisor/lawyers.
• Assist supervisors/lawyers in coordinating various labor related projects with clients and team members.
• Keep informed and up-to-date of laws, regulations, economic and legal news.
• Assist supervisor/lawyer in providing training on labor law compliance and some employment policies to client and the employees.
• Draft/update templates and working tools assigned by supervisor/lawyers.
• Record properly time spent, both billable hours and non-billable hours per the firm’s policies.
• Coaching to legal assistants and assist supervisor/lawyers in firm development activities.
• Maintain good relation with regulators and regulatory bodies such as labor official, labor inspector, MLVT and the Arbitration Council.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• LLB or equivalent in related field 
• Fluent in Khmer and English. Good knowledge in other languages such as French, Chinese or Japanese is an asset  
• Good knowledge and understanding of legal and business environment
• Prior experience in labor law and HR practice or in similar field is preferable
• Experience in public speaking and training   
• Good time management and work prioritizing
• Experience in working in liaison with labor inspector, MLVT, or Arbitration Council, employer associations, or ILO is an asset
• Good computer and communication skills
•  Possess the following qualities: 1. Attention to details, 2. Be open minded and deal calmly and effectively in tough deadline, 3. Good analytical and critical thinking skills and use of logic to address work related issues and problems, 4. Excellent attendance, 5. reliable and responsible, Willing to personally take on responsibilities and challenges, 6. Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

KEY INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Supervising Partner, Supervising Manager, authorities and ministries.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit your updated CV via Email address below or call us for more information. 
(Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview)

Contact Person: Recruitment Team

Tel: +855 99 718 979

Email: peoplesolution@unityconsult.asia

Address: 2nd floor, #2A, Street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh.