Legal Counsel – Consulting Services

1 week ago

Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines STARLIGHT BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES INC Full time ₱1,200,000 - ₱2,400,000 per year

We are seeking a proactive and business-minded Legal Counsel – Consulting Services to provide legal guidance and support across the company's operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing legal risks, drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising internal teams on a broad range of legal matters. This role requires sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description:

Contract Management & Legal Documentation

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including NDAs, vendor agreements, client contracts, employment agreements, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
  • Ensure that all contracts are compliant with applicable laws and aligned with company objectives.
  • Maintain a centralized contract repository and manage renewals, terminations, and obligations.

Legal & Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial transactions, and employment regulations.
  • Working knowledge of intellectual property, data protection laws (e.g. Data Privacy Act of 2012), and anti-corruption regulations (e.g. Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act).
  • Capable of handling risk assessments, and legal due diligence for clients or internal projects.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, especially in preparing legal documentation and explaining legal concepts to non-lawyers.
  • High level of professional integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, HR, compliance, and finance teams.

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent; must be a member in good standing of the [Philippine Bar / local bar association].
  • Minimum of 3years of relevant experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
  • Solid understanding of corporate, commercial, labor, and data privacy laws.
  • Experience in contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
  • High ethical standards and professional integrity.
  • BAR Passer

Company Benefits:

  • Referral Program (Rewards ranging from 500-10,000 pesos)
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus
  • Buddy Mentorship Program (New Hires)
  • Compensatory Leave
  • HMO
  • Performance Based-Bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Php50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Opportunities for promotion
  • Promotion to permanent employee

Application Question(s):

  • BAR Passer?

Education:

  • Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

  • Contract drafting, review, and negotiation.: 2 years (Required)
  • Corporate Law, commercial transactions, and employment reg.: 2 years (Required)
  • Legal Counsel - Consulting Services: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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