Associate Legal Counsel

Department
Legal Affairs

Employee Type
Probationary

As part of a highly regulated industry, Cebu Pacific always upholds the highest standards of safety, integrity, and compliance. A vital partner to the organization, the Legal Affairs team ensures adherence and compliance to applicable laws and regulations, and provides strategic counsel in areas such as contracts, insurance, corporate governance, special transactions and litigation. At Cebu Pacific, we do not just champion a culture of ethical excellence and uphold legal standards – we craft innovative solutions that prioritize safety and drive success in the industry.

Bring your legal expertise to the team and be a moment maker in the ever-evolving world of Legal Affairs as an Associate Legal Counsel . Visit our careers site to learn more about how your moment matters at Cebu Pacific: Cebu Pacific Careers Site

Primary Responsibilities:

Contracts and Corporate Services Review and Management, which includes:

• Contract review through identifying the risks in any contract and liaising with internal business teams for input
• Contract drafting with input from end-users to reduce legal risks for the corporation
• Contract negotiation involving interacting with business teams and counterparties to conclude contracts/agreements
• Contract risk management involving monitoring compliance of contracts;
• Legal advice by identifying non-compliance issues, providing implications, suggesting available courses of action and supporting resolution to the different business groups of the corporation;
• General contract orientation to concerned business units
• Legal support to business units involved where applicable
• Review of work of legal support staff

Risk Management, which includes:

• Identification of key risks in review and transactions
• Handling of compliance matters in a timely manner

Other Services:

• Notarial services (in line with contracts work)

Qualifications:

• Must be Bachelor of Laws graduate or equivalent
• Bar Passer
• Active Membership and Membership of Good Standing in the Philippine Bar
• Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Compliance
• At least three (3) years' experience in a law firm or multinational corporation dealing with cross-border transactions
• Notary Public in good standing (Pasay City)
• Must have a valid work visa or legal authorization to work in the Philippines

Why Join Us:

• We are the first Great Place to Work certified airline in Southeast Asia.
• We have been recognized as Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn for two consecutive years.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in developing and nurturing the talents that drive our success.
• Accelerate your career with access to extensive learning programs and leadership development initiatives, all under Ceb U, our corporate university.
• Enjoy unique employee perks such as free travel for you and your family. Expanded coverage to common law partners and same sex partners
• Be assured of a comprehensive healthcare coverage upon hire.

Note: This position will be based in Pasay City, Metro Manila but currently follows a hybrid workplace flexibility arrangement.
Your moment matters. Be a Moment Maker

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Experience Range Range (Years)
3 - 5 years

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