Overview
The Legal Counsel will oversee the legal aspects of the business. Also, will safeguard the reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly follows law guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues.
Responsibilities
- Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
- Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
- Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
- Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
- Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
- Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
- Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
- Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
- Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation
Requirements and skills
Graduate of Bachelor's degree in Law and other related courses.Licensed professional Attorney / Lawyer.Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in business environmentExcellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and proceduresHigh degree of professional ethics and integritySound judgement and ability to analyse situations and informationWilling to work onsite in Taguig City.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
LegalIndustries
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