Legal Counsel

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play.

With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Arcadis is looking for a Legal Counsel to provide insightful and high-quality legal support to Arcadis operating companies globally. This role will be based in Manila Office.

Role Accountabilities:The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:Providing advice and support at all stages during the review, negotiation, and management of contracts from initiation to closure;Applying Arcadis risk standards to potential contracts or updates to existing contracts to identify risk issues, categorize their impact, propose alternative language aligned with Arcadis' desired risk profile, and perform contract revisions/drafting or negotiation;Working closely and proactively with Arcadis legal team colleagues to monitor and provide legal support to project contracts (with a focus on legal/contractual and performance risks);Proactively contributing to and providing best practices in areas of responsibility (e.g., contract management leadership, risk identification, and mitigation, recognizing matters requiring elevated legal review) to the Arcadis business;Providing sound and insightful advice to the Arcadis business on a variety of matters such as contract negotiation, risks associated with scopes of work/services, and providing training to relevant personnel on the same;Promoting and upskilling relevant Arcadis personnel in the identification and mitigation of legal and commercial risks, negotiation skills, and similar contract management tools;Working effectively with Arcadis enabling functions and operations leadership to ensure consistency in contract management processes and awareness;Providing support on significant disputes in compliance with internal and external (e.g., insurance) guidelines;Providing support at all stages of claims, including analysis of entitlements, review of relevant documentation, development of legal strategies, negotiation or resolution of claims within Arcadis businesses, and ensuring accurate internal reporting;Delivering training, statistical claims analysis for actionable insights driving calls to action within the organization, lessons learned (risk management) and pop-up contract administration workshops to all levels of the organization;Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by the GSSC Lead Legal Counsel. Qualifications & Experience:A member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in commercial contracts management, litigation, disputes, and arbitration handling (international exposure an advantage), ideally in both a reputable law firm and as an in-house lawyer.

Contract and performance/risk management experience in all general aspects of environmental consulting or civil engineering; experience in technology and engineering disciplines an advantage, construction industry experience also valued. Knowledge of foreign laws is an advantage, but not required. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to support collaboration and operate effectively in a team environment.

Have a capacity to transcend geographic, interpersonal, or technical boundaries, by showing up as a professional who is credible, authentic, and inclusive. Must be able to work independently and thrive when faced with complex and multifaceted challenges that require multidisciplinary collaboration, robust relationships, and personal tenacity to resolve. Must be able to manage time and deadlines without extensive supervision, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines in a fast-paced business environment, and manage a high volume of work with a focus on productivity while exercising sound judgment and commercial acumen.

Client-focused, entrepreneurial, proactive, pragmatic, and highly adept at problem-solving. Motivated to learn things he/she is not familiar with, and adaptable to take that learning experience into good use. Has an eye for both company interests and legal principles, combined with a high standard of integrity.

Has a global and international mindset, experience under different jurisdictions an advantage;Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written). Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best.

We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis.

Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a 'people first' business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.