Legal Counsel

Join Our Public Relations and Legal Team as a Legal Counsel in Pasay, Philippines The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal expertise with a focus on criminal and civil law, taxation, regulatory compliance, litigation, and interactions with regulatory authorities and law enforcement bodies.

About Us: DLPR provides consulting services in public relations, government relations, and media relations, offering highly efficient and effective solutions to our valued Clients. It possesses a comprehensive understanding of the policies, laws, economy, market, and public sentiments in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Job Location: Pasay, Philippines (onsite)Responsibilities:Provide expert legal advice on criminal and civil matters, government regulations, taxation, and compliance with relevant laws. Manage legal disputes and oversee litigation processes, ensuring the client's best interests are vigorously represented. Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as contracts, licenses, leases, sales agreements, and real estate transactions.

Conduct legal research and anticipate potential risks to proactively mitigate legal liabilities and safeguard the client's position. Negotiate and facilitate deals, representing the client's interests in high-level meetings. Maintain and actively expand a network of contacts within various government sectors, including the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, as well as key regulatory and law enforcement bodies.

Actively enforce and defend the client's interests in challenging legal situations, including engaging directly with law enforcement authorities during enforcement actions like searches or arrests, ensuring the client's position is vigorously protected. Be available for emergency consultations and legal interventions on a 24/7 basis, ready to provide urgent legal assistance when required. Personally represent the client in critical situations, including court hearings, meetings with regulatory bodies, or enforcement proceedings.

Assist in managing strategic legal challenges, including filing and defending against cases where the client needs legal redress or proactive defense. Perform other tasks as requested by senior management. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in law or above, familiar with Philippine laws and regulations is preferred/ Juris Doctor degree from a reputable university and licensed attorney in the Philippines.

Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. At least 3 years of experience as in-house legal counsel or in a similar capacity, with extensive experience in litigation, government relations, and dispute management. Proven track record in handling complex legal issues, including enforcement, regulatory and governmental matters, with a strong understanding of the intricacies of Philippine law.

Exceptional communication, leadership, and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle confrontational situations effectively. What We Offer:Salary: Negotiable, depending on candidate's work experience

Join us in making a differenceSeniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job functionLegalIndustries: Legal Services, Law Practice, and Public Relations and Communications Services