GCO - Legal Counsel Lawyer

SGV & Co. Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines GCO - Legal Counsel Lawyer SGV & Co. Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

General Counsel Office – Legal Counsel Lawyer Join our Business Enablement Services (BES) group and help support the different business units that help everyone at SGV operate more efficiently. As a BES professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources, and tools that help the firm deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, within the marketplace, and contribute to SGV's growth and profitability. Job Summary: The Office of the

General Counsel (GCO) is dedicated to proactive support and alignment with SGV & Co. 's network's needs, taking responsibility for success and world-class execution. The Legal Counsel is instrumental in delivering on these commitments through hands-on, technical legal work, involvement with internal clients' Service Lines and management.

This role is exercised in a manner that exemplifies the SGV & Co. values at all times. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will assume the following key responsibilities: Deliver and assist in the delivery of the highest-quality legal services with a focus on legal support for client engagement agreements and procurement agreements.

Develop a keen understanding of the business and risk management framework. Build relationships with the General Counsel Legal team, Risk Management team and service line quality leaders.

Providing technical legal services and advice in all practice and business areas. This includes giving (or supporting through the coordination of external counsel) advice and assistance on commercial contracts, disputes, governance, professional indemnity insurance, regulatory and corporate matters. Strategic planning and development of the GCO function

After demonstrated success, you will also have opportunity to expand the initial scope based on your experience, ability and interest, to include: Managing high value/complex contracts and significant client relationships independently Advising on public policy, regulatory and compliance related matters such as management and resolution of complex and brand-affecting litigation, disputes and regulatory investigations; and/or Developing a practice in respect of transactions management, corporate governance, intellectual property asset management and restructuring. Requirements: Graduate of Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree At least 3-5 years of legal experience, but recent bar passers are also allowed.

Understands the business imperatives and taking responsibility for their success. Preferably with knowledge of the professional services industry and its regulatory framework Preferably with vast experience in technology contracts; data privacy; and intellectual property Solutions-oriented with a relentless focus on world-class execution of projects, coupled with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership. Capacity to continuously identify areas for one's own personal development together with a genuine ability to absorb guidance and feedback, resulting in tangible improvements.

Exceptional organizational skills, possessing a high degree of personal, professional, and cultural empathy and emotional intelligence. Dynamic, resourceful, and driven individual who is also a team player, and interested in being part of a challenging evolving regulatory and business landscape. Excellent command of written and spoken English Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Consulting and Project Management Industries Accounting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SGV & Co. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Legal Counsel" roles.

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