Legal Counsel

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We are looking for a Legal Counsel.

The role provides legal and regulatory support for contract implementation, dispute resolution, and business operations related to the retail supply sector. It oversees contract drafting, review, negotiation, and ensures efficient legal service delivery to internal and external stakeholders. The position also manages corporate secretary duties and compliance requirements for assigned affiliate entities, including licenses and registrations. It supports policy development, risk management, and strategic business initiatives. Additionally, it fosters strong partnerships with key stakeholders and provides legal assistance to affiliate officers and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts (e.g., Power Supply Agreements, RESAs, MOAs, Addenda) and ensures legal and regulatory compliance across company and affiliate entities.
• Provides legal and regulatory support for energy sourcing, contract implementation, customer negotiations, and internal teams (Sales, Pricing, Finance, etc.).
• Manages regulatory compliance and advocacy, including monitoring laws, ordinances, and industry rules; preparing comments on draft regulations; and lobbying for company's and affiliates' positions.
• Handles litigation and dispute resolution, including regulatory cases, hearings, pleadings, and strategic legal direction to protect the company's interests.
• Oversees corporate governance for affiliate entities, including board meetings, documentation, regulatory filings, and compliance with SEC and Corporation Code requirements.
• Manages licensing and registration under EPIRA, PEZA, and other regulatory frameworks, ensuring timely renewals and submission of required documentation.
• Maintains stakeholder relationships with government agencies, LGUs, electric cooperatives, and industry players to support regulatory objectives and resolve issues.
• Leads risk assessment and mitigation, identifying legal and regulatory risks, ensuring contract alignment with laws, and guiding strategic decisions.
• Supports business continuity and expansion, including the development of new retail entities, transition planning, and alignment of contracts with market trends.
• Handles cross-functional legal matters, including tax compliance, intellectual property registration, data privacy, and policy development for affiliate entities.

Qualifications

• Holder of Bachelor of Law
• Has been in the practice of law for at least 5 years and member of the IBP in good standing
• Preferably with experience in the power industry for at least 5 years.
• Has established good relations with regulators, government agencies and stakeholders
• With proven integrity and competence
• Excellent written and oral communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage cases and regulatory issues, negotiate and advocate for company position, and handle sensitive information
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with middle and top management, as well as work with cross-functional teams
• Has comprehensive understanding of power supply contracting, relevant laws, rules and regulations governing the electric power industry
• Willing to work onsite in Pasig City