Legal Counsel

Job Description

The position is responsible for providing legal advice, risk management support, and regulatory guidance to protect the organization's interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It supports corporate operations through contract drafting and negotiation, legal research, regulatory compliance, dispute management, and corporate governance activities. The role serves as a trusted advisor to senior management on legal matters affecting business operations, strategic initiatives, and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage legal agreements, including contracts, leases, memoranda of understanding, service agreements, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, shareholder agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to management on corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and business operations.
• Assist in managing claims, disputes, investigations, and litigation matters, including coordination with external legal counsel.
• Analyze and advise on the legal aspects of complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing arrangements, and investment activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry-specific requirements.
• Advise management on day-to-day legal matters involving commercial transactions, procurement, employment, and operational activities.
• Develop, review, and maintain standardized legal templates and documentation to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Conduct legal research on emerging laws, regulations, industry developments, and jurisprudence, and provide recommendations on their potential impact.
• Manage regulatory filings, registrations, disclosures, permits, and applications with government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board meetings, shareholder meetings, corporate resolutions, minutes, and certifications.
• Monitor legal and compliance risks and recommend preventive measures to safeguard company interests.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance across business functions.
• Support compliance audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews as required.
• Perform other legal and compliance-related responsibilities as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• You must have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized law school.
• You must be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar and duly licensed to practice law.
• You must have at least 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house counsel role. Experience in utilities, infrastructure, water, energy, or other highly regulated industries is highly preferred.
• You must have strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, labor law, taxation, and regulatory compliance. Experience with SEC filings, corporate governance requirements, compliance audits, and regulatory proceedings is a plus.
• You must have experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements and contracts.
• You must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• You must demonstrate high ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters.
• You must have strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• You must be capable of working independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• You must be adaptable and capable of handling a broad range of legal matters in a dynamic business environment.

Work Schedule: Regular shift (8 am - 5 pm)

Work Setup: Onsite

Location: Angeles City, Pampanga