Junior Legal Counsel

3 hours ago

Ortigas Post Office P, Philippines Century Pacific Food Inc. Full time ₱1,200,000 - ₱2,400,000 per year

Job Summary:

The Junior Counsel will support the Company and its legal team by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, and managing pre-litigation and litigation matters. The role works closely with internal teams and external counsel to protect the Company's interests and ensure balanced and commercially sound outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contract Preparation and Review
  • Review and analyze contracts to safeguard the Company's interests and ensure balanced contractual terms.
  • Draft, refine, and maintain template agreements, riders, and standard addenda.
  • Provide written recommendations highlighting key risks, commercial impacts, and mitigation options.
  • Closely work with internal stakeholders on their non-negotiables, risk appetite, and negotiable positions.
  • Upon request, participate in the negotiation of contract terms with counterparties.
  • Provide clear recommendations and legal analysis of risk exposures.
  • Pre-Litigation Advisory:
  • Evaluate both factual and legal issues raised in disputes and identify strengths, weaknesses, and strategic considerations.
  • Propose practical measures to reinforce the Company's claims or defenses.
  • Gather facts, documentation, and internal records necessary to substantiate positions.
  • Prepare internal briefing notes, assessments, and escalation papers for management review.
  • Litigation Management:
  • Collaborate with external counsel on strategy, pleadings, evidence requirements, and hearings.
  • Manage performance of external counsel (e.g. track case developments, timelines, pleadings, deliverables, and financial exposure).
  • Coordinate with internal teams to secure documents, witnesses, affidavits, and certifications.
  • Maintain organized case files and litigation registers.
  • Research and Analysis
  • Conduct legal research and prepare internal legal memoranda, summaries, and reports.

Qualifications:

  • Law Graduate and Philippine Bar passer
  • Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience gained in a law firm or a reputable in-house legal team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools

Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
  • High level of integrity and professionalism

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Expected salary?

Work Location: In person

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