Legal Specialist, PH

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About Us
Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.
Across its platforms, Trip.com Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travellers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.
We have four Customer Service Centres for Trip.com established in Japan, Korea, the UK, and the Philippines, providing 24/7 customer service in 19 different languages.
We have more than 30,000 employees scattered across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world’s leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveller.
Introduction
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Sepcialist to join our legal team, based in Makati City, Philippines. This role is designed to provide expert legal support to our regional legal team on a project or fixed-term basis and be based in the Philippines. The Legal Specialist will work closely with internal stakeholders and the Overseas Legal Team to deliver strategic legal and compliance advice, contract management, and support business objectives. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization while bringing specialized legal expertise to key projects and initiatives to be launched across different overseas markets.
The position will be a 12-month temporary assignment managed by an agency, a third party who will be your employer. While you may be assigned to work at Trip.com, you will not be a Trip.com employee. All contractual terms, including payroll and benefits, will be handled by third party agency.
In this Role, you’ll get to
* Legal Advisory: Provide accurate and timely legal advice to internal teams on a range of matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
* Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and legal requirements.
* Compliance Support: Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
* Corporate Governance: Assist in drafting of regulatory reporting obligations and support in the development and/or implementation of corporate governance frameworks.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and resolve legal issues.
* Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research on emerging issues, providing clear and concise recommendations to senior management.
* Project Support: Provide legal expertise for special projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, or regulatory filings, as may be required.
What you'll Need to Succeed
* Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent postgraduate qualification in law.
* Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a legal role, preferably within a corporate or law firm setting. Experience in commercial, corporate, regulatory compliance, or technology law is preferred.
* Strong background in contract drafting and management is preferred. Proficiency in legal research and AI tools will be considered an advantage. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders is necessary.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs. Prior experience working as an independent contract or in a similar flexible engagement is advantageous but not essential.
Why Trip.com Group
We offer a stage to unleash your full potential and drive global impact. As an international team, we embrace an open and inclusive culture that supports and respect team members in and out of the workplace. Everyone is on a trip, whether it's a career trip or a life trip. At Trip.com Group, you can define your own trip by setting a goal and celebrate your success by recognizing the progress you have made.
What’s more?
* Our rapid business growth in global offers abundant career opportunities at various levels and in multiple functions
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