Legal Officer

Job Summary

Responsible for providing legal advice and support on corporate matters, managing civil litigation, overseeing contract review and negotiation, ensuring data privacy compliance, and mitigating legal risks. Works closely with management and business units to address legal concerns and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate matters, business transactions, and regulatory compliance.

Manage civil litigation cases, legal disputes, and coordination with external legal counsel.

Review, draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.

Oversee data privacy compliance and identify potential privacy-related legal risks.

Develop and recommend strategies to mitigate legal, contractual, and regulatory risks.

Coordinate with management, business units, external counsel, and government agencies on legal matters.

Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.

Review and improve legal policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor.

Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.

With at least 10 years of relevant legal experience.

Extensive experience in civil litigation and dispute resolution.

Strong background in data privacy risk management and compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

Proven experience in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and management.

With experience handling internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, business units, external counsel, and regulatory agencies.

Excellent legal research, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.