Corporate Lawyer

Job Description - Corporate Lawyer

• Develops and update documentary requirements of the company relating to AMLC, etc. such as, but not limited to, forms, policies, manuals, guidelines.
• Submits timely, complete, and accurate reports to regulators to address legal and regulatory requirements under AMLC.
• Oversee the daily management of the legal function and provide accurate, timely and pragmatic legal advice to support the Company’s business and commercial objectives.
• Oversee the Legal team in the formulation, planning and implementation of an effective legal strategy for the Company and in managing legal risk.
• Ensure that appropriate contractual protection for the Company is in place to ensure that contracts reflect the commercial terms agreed, that website and customer facing terms and conditions are fair, clear and transparent and to assist the business to manage legal risk, having due regard to the requirement to treat customer fairly.
• Monitor and report on any legal issues, opportunities and development in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain an increased awareness and understanding of the legal function and management of legal risk.
• Ensure awareness of any legal updates/regulatory changes and advise on any necessary changes to Company legal policy.
• Advise on and assist with the management of all contracts and legal documentation within the organization.
• Research, prepare and present briefings to colleagues and senior management on relevant legal issues.
• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of a brand protection policy within the Company.
• Develops and updates documentary requirements of the company relating to AMLC, etc. such as, but not limited to, forms, policies, manual guidelines.
• Submits timely, complete, and accurate reports to regulators to address legal and regulatory requirements under AMLC.
• Manage, monitor, and work closely with external counsels.
• Maintain relationships with relevant government agencies.
• Advise on the legal issues inherent.
• Shall represent the corporation’s data privacy officer.
• Attend hearings of regarding DOLE, NLRC, and any court or proceedings before the courts, tribunals or other government agencies as the case may be and represent the company in all stages of proceedings.
• Preparation of pleadings, small claims, and other legal documents.
• Review documents for crafting of legal advice and formulating legal strategy for the speedy disposition of cases.
• Analyze documents in order to provide the company the best legal options available.
• Can draft and review employment contracts, templates small claims and other legal documents.
• Consultation on labor, civil and other cases
• IPO Consulting and legal support.

Qualifications
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Law.
- Must be a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
- At least 3-5 years of working experience in the related field required for this position Like POGO and or Internet Gaming License Company
- Preferably experienced employee specialized in Law/Legal services or equivalent.
- Strong verbal, oral & written communication skill.
- Proficient with MS excel, word, and other MS office suite.
- Have experience in handling Corporate Labor, Criminal, Civil and Immigration related cases.
- Amendable to Work from Monday to Saturday
- Willing to work on-site in Makati

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