Corporate Counsel

24 hours ago

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines Legal Management Group Full time ₱900,000 - ₱1,200,000 per year

Role Overview

We are hiring a highly skilled Corporate Counsel with at least 5 years of legal experience in a corporate/business setting, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-departmental environment. You will be the firm's legal gatekeeper for corporate compliance, employment matters, legal documentation, and dispute resolution.

You will work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Operations, and the Executive Team, offering timely legal advice, managing risk, and ensuring operational compliance with local labor and corporate laws.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate all types of legal and commercial agreements (e.g., vendor, employment, NDA, partnership).
  • Lead the resolution of labor and employee disputes, including NLRC cases, preventive suspension issues, and due process requirements.
  • Maintain full corporate legal compliance with SEC, BIR, DOLE, and other government regulatory requirements.
  • Develop internal legal policies and protocols, ensuring business units remain compliant.
  • Guide HR in handling employee discipline, termination, and policy enforcement.
  • Respond to external legal claims or agency notices in coordination with retained external counsel when necessary.
  • Manage intellectual property, data privacy, and general risk exposure across departments.
  • Create legal templates and ensure standardization across documents and departments.
  • Serve as subject matter expert on Philippine corporate and employment law.

Qualifications

Licensed Philippine Attorney (Bar passer – mandatory)
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as in-house counsel or corporate lawyer
Deep understanding of:

  • Philippine Labor Code
  • Corporate compliance regulations (SEC, BIR, DTI)
  • Employment litigation and administrative proceedings (NLRC, DOLE)
  • Drafting commercial and employment contracts

Familiarity with internal compliance programs and policy enforcement
Experience working with HR and management teams on legal matters
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Strong organizational and documentation skills

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

  • Response Time: Legal queries addressed within 24 hours
  • Compliance Accuracy: 100% timely filing of regulatory and legal documents
  • Labor Dispute Resolution: Favorable resolution rate of ≥ 90%
  • Contract Review SLA: Draft/review finalized within 2 business days
  • Audit Readiness: Legal compliance documentation always ready for internal/external audits

Ideal Candidate Traits

  • High attention to detail, analytical thinker
  •  Assertive, but solution-oriented legal advisor
  • Collaborative and works well with operations and HR
  • Proactive in identifying and minimizing legal risks
  • Excellent communicator, especially in remote settings

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