Legal Counsel

Overview

SGV & Co. Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

Legal Counsel

The Office of the General Counsel (GCO) is dedicated to proactive support and alignment with SGV & Co.’s network’s needs, taking responsibility for success and world-class execution. The Legal Counsel is instrumental in delivering on these commitments through hands-on, technical legal work, involvement with internal clients’ Service Lines and management. This role is exercised in a manner that exemplifies the SGV & Co. values at all times.

Reporting to the General Counsel; this role will assume the following key responsibilities :

• Deliver and assist in the delivery of the highest-quality legal services with a focus on legal support for client engagement agreements and procurement agreements.
• Develop a keen understanding of the business and risk management framework.
• Build relationships with the General Counsel Legal team, Risk Management team, and service line quality leaders.
• Provide technical legal services and advice in all practice and business areas, including giving (or supporting through the coordination of external counsel) advice and assistance on commercial contracts, disputes, governance, professional indemnity insurance, regulatory and corporate matters.
• Strategic planning and development of the GCO function.

After demonstrated success, there will be opportunities to expand the initial scope based on experience, ability and interest, to include :

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