Lawyer with at least 3 to 5 years experience in litigation.
With basic technical knowledge in telecoms and familiar with Philippine laws, regulatory rules, and regulations jurisprudence.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
With very good communication, presentation, negotiation & interpersonal skills.
Thorough in evaluating a problem and coming up with suggested course of action.
Efficient in time management; capable of multi-tasking.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
LEGAL ADVOCATE
Attends hearings at National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), National Labor Relations Commissions (NLRC), Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Court, Regional Trial Court, Court of Appeals, and other quasi-judicial bodies.
Attends public hearings or committee hearings before the Local Government Councils, House of Representatives, or the Senate.
Drafts pleadings, position papers, and other documents in relation to cases pending before NTC, NLRC, MTC, MeTC, RTC, CA, and other quasi-judicial bodies.
Researches and drafts position papers for proposed bills pending before Congress and other proposed legislation and proposed memorandum circulars & regulations of NTC.
Prepares, files, and supervises filing of applications or position papers filed before the Intellectual Property Office regarding trademarks, patents, and other IPR related filings.
Coordinates with external counsel regarding cases referred to them for handling.
Appears in administrative hearings and meetings/deliberations of the Special Action Committee.
LEGAL COUNSELOR
Renders opinion for internal clients on proposed services to be offered by the company.
Replies to letters, queries on legal matters addressed to the company by third parties (dealers, subscribers, parties to proceedings).
Reviews contracts for identified projects and for particular groups in the organization.