Susquehanna Pacific Pty Limited (a member of the Susquehanna International Group of companies) is currently seeking a dynamic and solutions focused In-House Employment Lawyer. This role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in an agile environment and enjoys solving complex problems with both strategic foresight and hands-on execution. The role is to advise on the full range of employment law matters which affect the business of Susquehanna Pacific and affiliates across the Asia Pacific.

This role requires an experienced lawyer with proven ability to manage stakeholders across a range of business functions and a substantial knowledge of employment in Australia (and ideally knowledge of or experience advising on employment law matters in other Asia Pacific jurisdictions).

In this role you will:

• Provide pragmatic, risk-balanced advice on a broad range of employment topics, including recruiting, hiring, restrictive covenants, training, performance management, HR policies, employee relations matters, investigations, separations and occupational health and safety. This also includes advice on compliance with the Fair Work Act, Privacy Act, Work Health and Safety Act (NSW) and associated regulations in Australia and corresponding regimes in the Asia Pacific region.
• Proactively stay up to date with legal and regulatory developments which impact Susquehanna as an employer in the Asia Pacific Region and work with internal stakeholders to develop timely responses to those developments.
• Update and draft workplace policies and handbooks.
• Draft and negotiate contracts of employment and related documentation.
• Develop and deliver training on employment law topics.
• Manage relationships with external counsel as needed.
• Work closely with other members of the Susquehanna legal team and key business stakeholders such as the Human Resources Team, business heads and other senior business leaders to implement the goals above.
• May undertake general legal matters  which affect the Susquehanna business across the Asia Pacific region, including for example advising on privacy law.

• Holder of a current practising certificate in Australia. Will consider applicants with legal qualifications from Hong Kong, Singapore or UK.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and navigate complex issues and situations.
• 4+ years’ post admission experience, ideally including experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Ability to deal confidently with senior business leaders and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work across different legal jurisdictions and time zones.
• In-house legal and employee relations experience would be highly regarded.
• In addition to your employment law expertise, experience in privacy law or financial markets law would be highly regarded.

What’s in it for you

• Susquehanna Pacific’s office is based in the Barangaroo precinct of the Sydney CBD with 360 wraparound views

• Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact, by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership
• Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives.
• Additional leave entitlements including marriage leave and 2 bonus days annually.
• Fully stocked kitchen, with daily breakfast and lunch.
• Regular social, sporting and community events including annual poker tournament.
• Matched donations and corporate discounts.
• Explore our benefits and culture: link

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

What we do 

Susquehanna’s deep integration of trading, technology and quant research makes us experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives. We handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day as both a market maker and market taker. Our efforts provide liquidity and ensure competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized to allow for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each asset class.

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We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

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