Legal Counsel (Assistant Manager)

JOB SUMMARY:

Legal Counsel (Asst. Manager) shall be responsible discharge functions in relation to:

• Legal Operational Support to Business Units of Nissan Philippines as may be assigned to him/her by the GM-CLAD and Immediate Superior
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Corporate Housekeeping Functions
• Administrative and related functions
• Data Privacy Management
• Such other matters as mat be assigned by Legal Counsel I (Senior Manager), CLAD/EGA and GM-CLAD/EGA

Legal Counsel (Asst. Manager) shall have a direct administrative and functional reporting line Legal Counsel I (Senior Manager).

JOB FUNCTION:

Legal Affairs / Operational Support.

A. Management and working responsibility for all legal issues related to the operations of the company including, without limitation.

• Distribution Agreement(s) and related transactions
• Advertising, Marketing/ Sales and consumer issues
• Competition law/regulatory matters
• Intercompany Agreements (development, manufacturing licenses, vehicle and parts supply, etc.)
• Joint venture/Strategic partnership agreements including agreements with other manufacturers/suppliers
• Litigation
• M&A

B. Legal Operational support to the following BUs:

• Human Resources & General Affairs and Employee related concerns
• Dealer Network Development and Customer Complaints/Concerns Litigation
• PR and Communications
• Office of the President
• New Business Ventures
• C-PLAN
• Finance
• Sales and Aftersales
• TCS, SCM and Purchasing
• Management of External Counsels for Litigation and Legal Matters

The above assignment of BUs are subject to change, depending on the requirements of the Company and the Division.

In addition, Legal Counsel will;

1. Play an active role in setting-up affiliates and new companies and preparing for the business commencement.
2. Draft, review and be part of the team to negotiate contracts.
3. Actively communicate, cooperate and coordinate with colleague in the Nissan Global Legal Function and other shareholders of this company.
4. Provide relevant training to NPI and Dealer Personnel on relevant laws and government policies affecting the operations of NPI and the Dealers, as may be necessary

Compliance and Risk Management

1. Take an active role in and be part of NPI's Compliance committee, Administrative Investigations Committee and other relevant Committee to review existing internal controls and propose necessary revisions or additions thereto.
2. Investigate violations of NPI's Code of Conduct and/or Policies
3. Assess and effectively manage legal risks that expose the Company to legal and administrative sanctions
4. Management and working responsibility for all legal issues and tasks related thereto as may be assigned

Public Policy / Industry Affairs

1. Assist the GM-CLAD/EGA in the lobbying of all regulatory issues that affect the industry.
2. Deal hands on with the most significant legal issues for in the Philippines including joint ventures/strategic partnerships with other manufacturers/suppliers, agreements with government authorities, corporate issues, tax related affairs and HR issues.

Administrative Matters / Other Functions

1. Liaising, Coordinating and Managing external counsel and referral of legal requests
2. Monitoring handling by external counsel of referred requests
3. Work with GM-CLAD/EGA, Legal Counsel I, EGA Manager and CLAD Paralegal in the planning and administering the CLAD Budget for the Fiscal Year
4. Work with functional units for the submission of government-required reports, forms and papers
5. Contract Management and safekeeping of NPI's legal agreements
6. Review and revision of assigned BU Policies and Procedures
7. Preparation of needed documents or forms required by the Government
8. Administration of CLAD/EGA Systems and Contract Management Systems

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor of Laws, graduate from a reputable university/school with good scholastic records
• Passed the Bar examination and a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in good standing

Experience

• At least 3-5 years legal experience
• Candidates from law firms are welcome to apply, but an appreciation of the environment that the recruit will be required to operate within is necessary

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent grasp of contract law, commercial law, data privacy law and relevant trade and business law
• Exposure to international commercial contracts and transactions is an advantage
• Proven track record in commercial law, working in an international environment
• Good grasp of the regulatory framework in the Philippines
• An excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Excellent presentational skills and ability to persuasively put an argument with senior managers, third parties and government officials

Physical requirements/Other Requirements

• Preferably with valid driver's license and driving skills
• Able to immediately generate confidence within the company, the global legal function and with senior commercial managers
• Capable of taking responsibility, working transparently and showing leadership
• A diplomatic, transparent and sensitive approach to managing conflicts should they arise
• Nissan is a relatively flat organization. Whilst the appointment may be at Manager level, the recruit will have to deal with staff at every level of the Nissan organization and must have the confidence and maturity to a) act decisively and b) advise pro-actively and convincingly.
• Willingness to work very flexibly in a cost sensitive, rapidly changing company and business environment.
• Amenable to local and international travel for short or extended duration
• Amenable to work in a hybrid set up (at least 4 times work in the office)
• For WFH set up, must have good internet access capable of email and online meetings
• Of high integrity with no previous or pending employee related cases or violations of former Company Code of Conduct