About the role
Key Responsibilities
Corporate and Commercial Legal Support
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, leases, referrals, and vendor contracts. * Conduct legal due diligence and contract risk assessments; flag issues and propose legally sound and commercially practical solutions. * Assist in structuring transactions and provide contract interpretations to internal stakeholders.
Corporate Governance and Housekeeping
* Support corporate housekeeping requirements of the Company and its local and foreign affiliates, including the preparation of board and shareholder resolutions, secretary’s certificates, and related documents. * Assist in maintaining corporate records, statutory books, and governance documentation.
Regulatory Compliance
* Assist with government and regulatory filings (e.g., SEC, local government units, PEZA/BOI, and other regulatory bodies, as applicable). * Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including corporate, labor, data privacy, and business regulations. * Support internal compliance initiatives and audits.
Legal Research and Advisory
* Conduct legal research on Philippine and relevant foreign laws, rules, and regulations affecting the business. * Prepare legal memoranda, position papers, and internal advisories on legal and regulatory issues. * Assist senior counsel in handling disputes, claims, demand letters, and coordination with external counsel.
Stakeholder Support and Coordination
* Work closely with business units (Sales, HR, Finance, Operations, and Management) to provide timely and practical legal guidance. * Coordinate with external counsel, regulators, and counterparties, as required. * Participate in meetings and discussions to provide legal inputs and ensure alignment with company policies and risk appetite.
Other Duties
* Support knowledge management, legal process improvements, and internal legal training initiatives. * Perform other legal and compliance-related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
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Key Responsibilities
Corporate and Commercial Legal Support
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, leases, referrals, and vendor contracts. * Conduct legal due diligence and contract risk assessments; flag issues and propose legally sound and commercially practical solutions. * Assist in structuring transactions and provide contract interpretations to internal stakeholders.
Corporate Governance and Housekeeping
* Support corporate housekeeping requirements of the Company and its local and foreign affiliates, including the preparation of board and shareholder resolutions, secretary’s certificates, and related documents. * Assist in maintaining corporate records, statutory books, and governance documentation.
Regulatory Compliance
* Assist with government and regulatory filings (e.g., SEC, local government units, PEZA/BOI, and other regulatory bodies, as applicable). * Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including corporate, labor, data privacy, and business regulations. * Support internal compliance initiatives and audits.
Legal Research and Advisory
* Conduct legal research on Philippine and relevant foreign laws, rules, and regulations affecting the business. * Prepare legal memoranda, position papers, and internal advisories on legal and regulatory issues. * Assist senior counsel in handling disputes, claims, demand letters, and coordination with external counsel.
Stakeholder Support and Coordination
* Work closely with business units (Sales, HR, Finance, Operations, and Management) to provide timely and practical legal guidance. * Coordinate with external counsel, regulators, and counterparties, as required. * Participate in meetings and discussions to provide legal inputs and ensure alignment with company policies and risk appetite.
Other Duties
* Support knowledge management, legal process improvements, and internal legal training initiatives. * Perform other legal and compliance-related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Experience
* At least 2–5 years of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law, gained from a law firm and/or in-house legal department. * Experience in contract review, corporate housekeeping, and regulatory compliance is required. * Exposure to cross-border or multinational operations is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
* Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills. * Solid understanding of Philippine corporate and commercial laws; working knowledge of labor and data privacy laws is preferred. * High attention to detail with the ability to spot legal and commercial risks. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision. * Professional judgment, discretion, and a high level of integrity.
Experience
* At least 2–5 years of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law, gained from a law firm and/or in-house legal department. * Experience in contract review, corporate housekeeping, and regulatory compliance is required. * Exposure to cross-border or multinational operations is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
* Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills. * Solid understanding of Philippine corporate and commercial laws; working knowledge of labor and data privacy laws is preferred. * High attention to detail with the ability to spot legal and commercial risks. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision. * Professional judgment, discretion, and a high level of integrity.
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