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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent the Company in all litigation matters where the company is or may become a party, including but not limited to, criminal, civil, and administrative cases.
- Manage Quasi-Judicial Proceedings by representing the company before agencies such as the DOLE, NLRC, DTI, and BSP, often in collaboration with external counsel.
- Handle Litigation Support and Cases outside the scope of the Compliance Group, including responding to Notices of Garnishment, Small Claims, and Demand Letters.
- Oversee Civil, Criminal, and Labor Cases filed by or against the company's various entities (GFI, GXI, or FLI).
- Provide Support for Contracts by reviewing litigious contracts and provisions.
- Advisory and Internal Counsel
- Advise the Company's Executives on all matters that may result in probable litigation.
- Provide Legal Advice and Counsel to all departments when necessary.
- Support Customer Experience (CX) teams with legal advice on matters requiring Executive Escalations, waivers, and claims.
- Support Operations regarding the implementation and remedies in case of breach of contracts, terms and conditions.
- Operations and Fraud Coordination
- Support Operations by providing legal guidance on implementing contracts, terms, and conditions, and determining remedies for breaches.
- Develop and implement strategies for preventive litigation to proactively minimize the company's legal exposure.
- Lead internal coordination on all legal matters related to fraud cases, including advising on evidence gathering, regulatory reporting, and appropriate legal action.
- Labor and HR Support
- Advise and Recommend to the Human Resource Group (HRG) on matters relating to labor relations and employees positive discipline.
- Assist HRG in the preparation of documentary proofs against an erring employee and in the execution of Notice to Explain and Notice of Decision.
- Assist in Administrative Proceedings involving employees misconduct and disciplinary proceedings, especially when the employee is represented by counsel.
- Special Projects
- Work on special projects and those assigned by the Head-Litigation and Chief Legal Officer (CLO).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Superior knowledge and understanding of law, particularly in litigation, labor, and relevant regulatory areas.
- Proven experience in handling civil, criminal, and administrative cases.
- Core Competencies
- Above-average communication skills (written and verbal) for clear articulation of legal positions.
- High-level of interpersonal skill to effectively interact with various stakeholders, including court personnel, partners, and internal teams.
- Business Know-how or the ability to comprehend and incorporate business decisions into legal strategy.
- Aptitude to learn new areas of the law quickly and effectively.
- Highly honed organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.
- Capable in initiating a negotiation process and driving favorable outcomes for the company.
- Demonstrated Integrity in dealing with stakeholders, partners, external parties, and the court.
