Legal Manager

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• Conduct legal research and applicable laws and jurisprudence on various issues concerning the concession of the company.
• Prepare legal opinion and/or memorandum on matters that need to be addressed by the company.
• Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management.

Draft Correspondence and Legal Documents:

• Draft necessary pleadings concerning toll rate adjustments.
• Draft letters to various government offices in relation to the concession.
• Ensure that the key issues and needs of the company are addressed.

Represent the Company:

• Attend various meetings with various government offices and to advocate on behalf of the company to said government agencies and other organizations.
• Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate.
• Liaise with other legal services.

Contract Drafting and Review:

• Draft and/or contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance.
• Prepare drafts for contracts and/or amendments/revisions to an existing contract.
• Review the proposed contract to ensure that the interests of the company is well-protected and sufficiently covered.
• Compare and contrast different contracts entered into by the company and to come up with suggested revisions.

Others:

• Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, as well as, internal policies and guidelines.
• Identify potential legal and regulatory issues that may pose a risk, in order to negate or mitigate any liability against the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or a closely related field
• Specialized knowledge: Must have excellent knowledge and understanding of Philippine laws and jurisprudence
• Skills (including any technical or interpersonal skills): Excellent judgment and analytical Skills; Excellent Time Management Skills; Strong Prioritization and Organization Skills; Exceptional Communication (oral and written) in drafting high-value legal documentation, which must be clear, unambiguous, concise, and conclusive, leaving no room for misinterpretation or manipulation; Presentation Skills; Exceptionally good skills in the legal negotiation such as mergers and acquisitions, tender bidding, and contract negotiations; Technical Skills, including experienced in developing, maintaining, and revising management procedures and processes; proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs
• Abilities: Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from project/operations and requiring coordination with other units; Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines; Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures; Ability to work as a team member and also independently
• Other characteristics: Strong attention to detail; proactive in problem-solving and getting issues resolved, and take the initiative for proper and timely action in all respects; Maintains professionalism at all times; Well-motivated and has an initiative to do work; Trustworthy; Ability to work with minimal to zero supervision
• Professional Certification (Licenses needed): Philippine Bar Exam Passer
• Experience: Four to five years of working experience working in a corporate legal capacity within a fast-paced, fast-evolving, and dynamic environment, or related experience preferred with more than 3 years supervisory experience. Must have successful experience leading negotiations on complex, high-value, contracts, and agreements. Experience in litigation is an advantage.
• Willing to be assigned in Imus, Cavite.

Corporate Benefits include:

• Health card for employees and dependents
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave Conversion
• Christmas Basket
• Training and opportunities for Career Development and growth
• Employee Wellness Program
• Car Plan or Car Allowance for Managers
• Retirement Plan for Managers with Company Match

Be part of our next move to progress and share the vision of transforming lives through unparalleled road infrastructures with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Legal
• Industries Utilities and Construction

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