Provides legal support and advice to upper management on relevant legal issues involving the management of a boutique real estate firm, from risks in project inception, to customer concerns and refunds
Ensures compliance with internal controls, statutory regulations, and the like, including rules and regulations pertaining to the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Data Privacy Act, and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development
Conducts due diligence on new projects and advises management on risks regarding the same
Calculates risks in business process and decision making
Executes procedures for protecting the company's trademarks, including registration
Handles litigation, which includes drafting and filing of pleadings and entering appearance
Coordinates with and acts as primary liaison with all external counsel retained by the Company
Keeps up with current changes on all relevant areas of laws and contributes to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company's legal function
Oversees and manages the Legal Team
Handles the corporate housekeeping for 11 companies and 1 foundation, including compliance with SEC reportorial regulations
Provides legal support for any special project of the Company
Acts as Secretariat for the Company's Management Committee
