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.
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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.
