Corporate Counsel -

Role Overview

We are hiring a highly skilled Corporate Counsel with at least 5 years of legal experience in a corporate / business setting , ideally in a fast-paced, multi-departmental environment. You will be the firm’s legal gatekeeper for corporate compliance, employment matters, legal documentation, and dispute resolution .

You will work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Operations, and the Executive Team , offering timely legal advice , managing risk, and ensuring operational compliance with local labor and corporate laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate all types of legal and commercial agreements (e.g., vendor, employment, NDA, partnership).
• Lead the resolution of labor and employee disputes , including NLRC cases , preventive suspension issues, and due process requirements.
• Maintain full corporate legal compliance with SEC, BIR, DOLE, and other government regulatory requirements.
• Develop internal legal policies and protocols , ensuring business units remain compliant.
• Guide HR in handling employee discipline, termination, and policy enforcement .
• Respond to external legal claims or agency notices in coordination with retained external counsel when necessary.
• Manage intellectual property, data privacy, and general risk exposure across departments.
• Create legal templates and ensure standardization across documents and departments .
• Serve as subject matter expert on Philippine corporate and employment law.

Qualifications

✅ Licensed Philippine Attorney (Bar passer – mandatory)

✅ Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as in-house counsel or corporate lawyer

✅ Deep understanding of :

✅ Familiarity with internal compliance programs and policy enforcement

✅ Experience working with HR and management teams on legal matters

✅ Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

✅ Strong organizational and documentation skills

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

Ideal Candidate Traits

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