Counsel

Employment Law Advisor, EMEA & APAC

Reporting to the VP, Counsel - Employment (EMEA and APAC), this role provides expert employment law advice across TKO's operations in EMEA and APAC.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory & Business Partnership - Act as a strategic employment law partner to HR, finance, privacy, compliance, and other stakeholders, delivering clear, commercially focused advice.
• Employee Relations & Dispute Management - Advise on grievance, disciplinary, performance and dismissal processes; oversee internal investigations; manage pre litigation strategy and employment related litigation.
• Contracts, Agreements & Policies - Draft, review and negotiate employment clauses in commercial agreements and bespoke employment arrangements; develop, update and implement employment policies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Projects, Restructuring & M&A - Support employment aspects of reorganisations, business restructures and M&A; manage multi jurisdictional employment projects end to end.
• Compliance & Legal Developments - Monitor legislative developments across EMEA and APAC; deliver training on employment law topics and best practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge & Experience - Minimum 5 years PQE as a qualified solicitor in English law with a strong track record in employment law and substantial exposure to multi jurisdictional EMEA matters.
• Desirable Experience - Experience advising on APAC employment law, works council processes and obligations, and in a live events, media, entertainment or sports business context.
• Skills & Abilities - Practical, business oriented legal judgment; exceptional stakeholder management and communication; initiative, ownership and ability to work independently; collaborative team player; AI literate.

EEO Statement

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and respected. TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws.