Job description
Advanced Corporate and Commercial Legal Support
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including service agreements, master agreements, leases, referrals, outsourcing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
Independently assess legal, regulatory, and commercial risks; propose practical, business‑oriented solutions aligned with company risk appetite.
Support transaction structuring and advise business units on contractual implications, obligations, and risk exposure.
Corporate Governance and Structuring
Handle corporate housekeeping requirements with minimal supervision, including preparation and review of board and shareholder resolutions, secretary’s certificates, and governance documentation.
Support corporate restructuring, entity management, and inter‑company arrangements for local and offshore affiliates.
Assist in corporate secretarial functions, as may be assigned.
Regulatory and Compliance Leadership
Provide legal support for regulatory filings and compliance requirements (e.g., SEC, PEZA/BOI, LGUs, and other applicable regulators).
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and prepare internal advisories or recommendations.
Support internal compliance initiatives, audits, and remediation efforts.
Legal Advisory, Risk Management, and Dispute Support
Prepare and review legal memoranda, position papers, and internal guidance on complex legal issues.
Assist senior counsel in managing disputes, claims, demand letters, labor and commercial issues, and coordination with external counsel.
Participate in risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives.
Team Support and Stakeholder Management
Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Legal Counsels and junior legal staff.
Review work products of junior team members for quality, legal soundness, and consistency.
Serve as a key legal point of contact for internal stakeholders and participate in meetings requiring senior‑level legal input.
Process Improvement and Knowledge Management
Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, standards, playbooks, and internal processes.
Support legal training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the organization.
Perform other legal and compliance‑related tasks as may be assigned.
HR to provide.
Advanced Corporate and Commercial Legal Support
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including service agreements, master agreements, leases, referrals, outsourcing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
Independently assess legal, regulatory, and commercial risks; propose practical, business‑oriented solutions aligned with company risk appetite.
Support transaction structuring and advise business units on contractual implications, obligations, and risk exposure.
Corporate Governance and Structuring
Handle corporate housekeeping requirements with minimal supervision, including preparation and review of board and shareholder resolutions, secretary’s certificates, and governance documentation.
Support corporate restructuring, entity management, and inter‑company arrangements for local and offshore affiliates.
Assist in corporate secretarial functions, as may be assigned.
Regulatory and Compliance Leadership
Provide legal support for regulatory filings and compliance requirements (e.g., SEC, PEZA/BOI, LGUs, and other applicable regulators).
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and prepare internal advisories or recommendations.
Support internal compliance initiatives, audits, and remediation efforts.
Legal Advisory, Risk Management, and Dispute Support
Prepare and review legal memoranda, position papers, and internal guidance on complex legal issues.
Assist senior counsel in managing disputes, claims, demand letters, labor and commercial issues, and coordination with external counsel.
Participate in risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives.
Team Support and Stakeholder Management
Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Legal Counsels and junior legal staff.
Review work products of junior team members for quality, legal soundness, and consistency.
Serve as a key legal point of contact for internal stakeholders and participate in meetings requiring senior‑level legal input.
Process Improvement and Knowledge Management
Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, standards, playbooks, and internal processes.
Support legal training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the organization.
Perform other legal and compliance‑related tasks as may be assigned.
Experience
At least 5–8 years of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or in‑house practice.
Demonstrated experience in leading contract negotiations and handling matters with minimal supervision.
Exposure to cross‑border or multinational operations is a strong advantage.
Skills and Competencies
Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Well‑developed understanding of Philippine corporate and commercial laws; working knowledge of labor, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage legal and commercial risk.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast‑paced environment.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
Experience
At least 5–8 years of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or in‑house practice.
Demonstrated experience in leading contract negotiations and handling matters with minimal supervision.
Exposure to cross‑border or multinational operations is a strong advantage.
Skills and Competencies
Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Well‑developed understanding of Philippine corporate and commercial laws; working knowledge of labor, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage legal and commercial risk.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast‑paced environment.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.