Lawyer Jobs in Philippines

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsCritical Tasks and Expected Contributions / Results : Provide strategic legal counsel and advice to Management and business units on various legal and compliance matters, including insurance law, corporate governance, employment law, intellectual property, data protection and litigation matters.Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal documents (including insurance policies, distribution agreements, service agreements, outsourcing agreements, property-related agreements, employment-related agreements etc.

Manage various disputes (including insurance claims, data protection-related, vendors and employment disputes).Participate and assist in any ad-hoc matters and projects as assigned by the Management or the supervisor to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are taken into consideration.Collaborate with external legal counsel on legal and / or regulatory matters when necessary and manage legal engagements effectively.Advise on data protection queries, policies and practices.Perform data protection impact assessment and manage data incidents in accordance with established data breach management plan.Maintain awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance and emerging threats.

Continuously monitor and review any new laws and regulations, including any directives, notices, guidelines, codes, circulars, practice notes etc.

issued by relevant authorities which are relevant to Cigna Singapore's business and to ensure that the company's practices comply with the foregoing.Collaborate with other departments to create culture of compliance.Analyse and evaluate internal legal processes and procedures, provide recommendations for improvements and support implementation initiatives.Assist with the development and implementation of internal legal policies and procedures.Assist with preparation of regular compliance, risk management, outsourcing, litigation and privacy-related reports, including regular risk assessment and compliance testing, as directed by supervisor.Develop and deliver training programs to employees to promote awareness and understanding of internal policies and legal and regulatory requirements.Provide support to external audit and internal audit activities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with internal audit teams to develop corrective action plans and monitor implementation progress.Key Challenges / Anticipated Changes in Environment : Flexibility to work with inter-departmental teams.Strong organization skills with the ability to juggle priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.Ability to balance multiple priorities at once and deliver on tight timelines.Developmental Value of Position : Opportunity to develop strong understanding of the organisation's business objectives, operations and industry dynamics; which enables the Legal & Compliance Counsel to align legal strategies with business goals and develop sophisticated grasp of business drivers.Continuous exposure to intricate legal and compliance matters enhances the ability to anticipate and address multiple potential obstacles and delays, enabling the Legal & Compliance Counsel to develop effective strategies for facilitating prompt and smooth progress.Confidence to deal with internal stakeholders and ability to work with a cross functional team.Experience / Knowledge, Education and Other Requirements : Possess a recognised law degree i.e.

LLB or JD.Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and / or in-house (preferably in the insurance industry).Deep knowledge and understanding of insurance laws, regulations, and compliance frameworks in Singapore.Strong negotiation, contract drafting and analytical skills, solution-oriented and a commercial mind with an eye for detail.Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of other languages, such as Malay or Mandarin, is advantageous.Self-motivated, detail-oriented with ability to perform independently and a good team player.Proactive and flexible individual with a structured approach to tackle problems.Possess good planning, organisational and time management skills.Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while handling multiple competing tasks simultaneously to closure.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions : Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore?

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