Director, Labor and Employment Counsel (APAC & India)

About the Role NIQ is looking for an experienced Labor & Employment lawyer to join its Global L&E Legal team. As part of a highly specialized global employment law function, you will advise senior leaders, HR and business stakeholders on complex workplace matters spanning employee relations, investigations, workforce transformation, labor relations, litigation, compliance and employment risk management across multiple jurisdictions. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to influence key people decisions, partner directly with senior leadership, and help shape employment strategy in one of the world's leading consumer intelligence companies. Success in this role requires sound legal judgment, commercial agility, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to deliver practical solutions in a dynamic global environment. What You'll Do As a member of NIQ's Global Labor & Employment Legal team, you will partner with business leaders, HR, Ethics & Compliance, and legal colleagues to navigate complex workforce challenges across multiple jurisdictions. You will serve as a trusted advisor on strategic employment matters, helping the business achieve its objectives while effectively managing legal and reputational risk. Key Responsibilities: Business Leadership & Decision-Making Provide clear, practical, and commercially focused labor and employment legal advice that enables business outcomes while effectively managing risk. Lead and oversee complex and sensitive workplace investigations and disciplinary processes, including matters involving senior executives and issues with significant legal, regulatory, and reputational implications. Exercise sound judgment on high-profile and challenging employment matters, balancing legal requirements, business priorities, employee experience, and organizational values. Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business leaders and HR partners. Stakeholder Partnership & Influence Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, building strong relationships across functions, geographies, and levels of the organization. Partner with HR and Ethics & Compliance teams to develop and implement employment, workplace conduct, and compliance programs that support a positive and ethical workplace culture. Communicate complex legal issues effectively to non-legal audiences, influencing decisions through credibility, insight, and pragmatic solutions. Lead labor and employment projects from strategy through execution, managing priorities, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder alignment. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Drive continuous improvement in legal service delivery, project management, and operational effectiveness. Leverage legal technology and AI responsibly to enhance efficiency, scalability, and business impact. Demonstrate integrity, accountability, inclusion, and professional excellence in all interactions. Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing legal team culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and shared success. Why This Role Matters This is a high-impact role at the intersection of law, business strategy, and organizational transformation. You will work directly with senior leaders on some of NIQ's most significant workforce and people-related decisions, helping shape outcomes across a truly global organization while influencing culture, governance, and risk management at scale. Qualifications & Experience • We are seeking a seasoned employment lawyer who combines deep legal expertise with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes in a complex global environment. • The ideal candidate will possess: • Admission to practice law in at least one common law jurisdiction, preferably Australia, Singapore, Malaysia,  or the United Kingdom. • A minimum of 12 years' post-qualification experience in labor and employment law including substantive experience advising on employ