Legal Counsel

1 day ago

Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines Globe Telecom, Inc. Full time ₱60,000 - ₱180,000 per year
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 exists to provide comprehensive legal support across the company, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks and protecting the company's interests. This role operates within the bounds of law and regulatory compliance, with the objectives of mitigating legal risks and facilitating smooth business operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Legal Advisory and Support: Provide legal advice on contracts, regulatory, governance and compliance
  • Compliance and Regulatory Management: Develop compliance programs, conduct audits, ensure adherence to laws
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation, coordinate with external counsel, develop resolution strategies
  • Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate practices and maintain records
  • Risk Management: Identify legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, manage organizational risks
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with stakeholders, represent the company at events
Competencies:
  • Legal Expertise: In-depth knowledge of corporate and commercial law, regulatory frameworks, and industry-specific legal issues
  • Risk Management: Ability to identify and strategically mitigate legal risks
  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to legal challenges
  • Communication: Ability to clearly convey complex legal information to various stakeholders
  • Stakeholder Management: Proficient in building relationships and managing expectations
  • Integrity and Ethics: High commitment to ethical practices and integrity
  • Adaptability: Capable of thriving in dynamic environments
  • Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and execute legal strategies that align with business objectives
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or Juris Doctor)
  • Minimum of 5 years of legal practice in a law firm
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as in-house lawyer of a company
  • At least at the Senior Associate level (or equivalent) in a law/consulting firm.
  • Extensive experience in corporate/commercial law and regulatory compliance
  • Member in good standing of the Philippine Bar
  • Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of corporate and commercial legal frameworks and compliance requirements, ensuring the company meets all legal obligations.
  • Insights into Legal Issues: Specific insights into legal matters pertinent to real estate, construction, information technology, telecommunications, data security, privacy laws and other laws that are relevant to the business.
  • Risk Management: Skills in identifying and mitigating potential legal risks that could impact the company.
  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts to protect the company's interests effectively.
  • Litigation Management: Skills in managing and overseeing litigation matters, including strategy development and negotiation.
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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