Employment Law Counsel

DXC Technology   DXC Technology is a leading global technology services company that helps enterprises run mission-critical systems and modernize their IT estates. We deliver services across the Enterprise Technology Stack and work with customers to drive performance, resilience and innovation.   DXC Legal and Global Employment Law   This position is part of DXC’s dedicated Global Employment Law team within DXC Legal, a global legal function comprising transactions, contract management, data privacy, ethics and compliance, corporate/company secretarial and legal operations, as well as employment law.   The Global Employment Law team provides practical, business-focused employment law advice to DXC. The team works closely with People & Culture, including P&C Business Partners, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Total Rewards, and Transition, Integration & People Synergy (“TIPS”), as well as other business and corporate functions.

Purpose   The Employment Counsel (Philippines) role will provide practical and solutions-focused employment law advice, primarily in support of DXC’s operations in the Philippines.   The role will advise on a broad range of employment matters, including workplace investigations, employment disputes and litigation, regulatory compliance, employment-related policies and processes, and the people aspects of mergers, acquisitions and other commercial transactions.   The successful candidate may also support matters in other ASEAN jurisdictions and across the broader Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region according to business need. There will also be opportunities to contribute to regional and global projects within the Global Employment Law team.   This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, geographically dispersed legal team and work closely with stakeholders across Legal, People & Culture and the wider business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for: Providing practical, timely and business-focused advice on a broad range of employment law matters. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating employment-related documents, including employment agreements, policies, correspondence, settlement documentation and other relevant materials. Advising on and supporting workplace investigations, including legally sensitive and complex employee relations matters. Managing employment disputes and litigation, including preparing or reviewing pleadings and other legal documents and attending or supporting mediations, conciliations and other dispute-resolution processes. Instructing, working with and managing external counsel, including monitoring legal fees and budgets within applicable approval limits. Advising on employment-related regulatory and compliance requirements and supporting engagement with regulators and other third parties when required. Supporting the development, implementation and periodic review of employment-related policies, processes, guidance, templates and training materials, taking account of local law and practice, legal developments, best practice and DXC requirements. Providing employment law support on the people aspects of mergers, acquisitions, integrations, restructurings and other commercial transactions. Providing support in related areas, as required, including ethics and compliance, workplace health and safety and data privacy matters connected with the employment relationship. Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments and helping DXC assess and implement any necessary changes. Working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across Global Employment Law and DXC Legal. Partnering effectively with People & Culture stakeholders, including P&C Business Partners, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Transition, Integration & People Synergy. Collaborating with Tax, Finance, Payroll, Business Operations and other DXC functions as required. Contributing