Legal Counsel (Land Acquisition)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To handle cases, contracts review, compliances, legal due diligence, provide legal opinion to the different departments, and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• To monitor the required submissions/compliances of the Technical Services Group as well as those for the Legal Services with the various government agencies.
• To act as the Assistant Corporate Secretary during Board/Shareholder meetings, alternate Compliance Officer before government agencies, and other legal functions as may be assigned from time to time or as may be required by law.
• To assist the Legal Director on the concerns of Department and the Corporation, where necessary, and in the preparation of reports.
• To coordinate and prepare all documentary requirements needed for Board and Shareholders Meetings.
• To initially prepare the Department's Budget for review and approval of the Legal Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Admitted to the Philippine Bar
• With at least 2 - 4 years of strong background in Corporate Law / Land Management
• With at least 1 - 2 years of litigation experience

Knowledge:

• Labor Code of the Philippines
• Civil Code of the Philippines
• Corporation Code of the Philippines
• Tax Code of the Philippines
• Various Laws in Real Estate
• Working knowledge on taxation and criminal law is an advantage

Skills:

• Good management and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

WORK RISK FACTORS:

• Willing to report on-site in Makati City