Legal Counsel

At Globe, our goal is to create a wonderful world for our people, business, and nation. By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal.

Job Description
The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support and advice to the company, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and protecting the company's interests. This role requires a highly skilled legal professional with a strong background in corporate/commercial law, labor, and regulatory compliance. The Legal Counsel will report directly to the Head of Legal and will play a critical role in managing legal risks and supporting business operations.

Key Responsibilities
I. Legal Advisory and Support

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of legal issues, including contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, labor and litigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements and documents to align and protect the company's interests.
• Support business units with legal insights and solutions to facilitate business operations.
• Exercise other functions and perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Head of Legal of the company.

II. Compliance and Regulatory Management

• Ensure the company's operations comply with relevant laws, industry regulations, and internal policies, as well as ensuring that the company complies with all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to relevant government agencies.
• Liaise with government officials to facilitate the approval process.
• Develop and implement compliance programs and policies to mitigate legal risks.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance and quality control.

III. Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Manage and oversee litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel.
• Develop strategies for dispute resolution and negotiate settlements to minimize legal exposure.
• Ensure effective management of all legal disputes and claims.

IV. Corporate Governance

• Oversee corporate governance practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage board meetings, prepare minutes, and ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.
• Maintain corporate records and ensure timely filings with regulatory authorities.

V. Risk Management

• Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the organization to minimize impact on business operations.
• Ensure contingency plans are in place and activated as needed.

VI. Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulatory bodies, and industry associations, to build strong relationships and ensure alignment with legal standards.
• Communicate effectively with the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors on legal matters.
• Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and public events related to legal and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law or Juris Doctor degree (LLB or equivalent). Licensed to practice law in the Philippines. Must be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of corporate/commercial law, regulatory compliance, labor and litigation.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, and with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders and counterparties at various levels.
• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts and agreements effectively.

The Candidate Must Possess All Of The Experiences

• Minimum of 5 years of experience of legal practice in the Philippines specializing on corporate and commercial law, with at least 2 years experience in a Philippine law firm.
• Must have at least 1 year experience as in-house (company) legal counsel in a company that is part of a conglomerate or in a multinational company.
• Legal practice focuses on corporate/commercial law, and regulatory compliance. Experience in the technology, telecommunications, energy, real estate, construction and/or data center industry is highly desirable.

Competencies

• Legal Expertise: Deep understanding of corporate/commercial law, regulatory compliance and labor law. Experience in the technology, telecommunications, energy, real estate, construction and/or data center industry is highly desirable.
• Risk Management: Strong focus on identifying and mitigating legal risks.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing legal issues.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex legal information and solution clearly.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Integrity and Ethical Standards: High level of integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Strategic Vision: Capable of developing and executing long-term legal strategies that support business objectives.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Globe's hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants, Any form of discrimination is not tolerated throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including the hiring process such as in posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants.

Globe's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment can be accessed here

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