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Corporate Counsel - #34593

Corporate Counsel - #34593

Manila RecruitmentTaguig, Metro Manila, PH
10 days ago
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Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your Legal support expertise and build your career within a collaborative organization that is expanding its presence in the Philippines.

Company Profile

Our client is a global leader in shipping and logistics technology, providing e-commerce businesses, online sellers, and enterprises with innovative shipping solutions. The company offers a suite of software tools that streamline order fulfillment, optimize shipping rates, and enhance delivery efficiency. Headquartered in the U.S., our client operates internationally, supporting merchants with scalable, data-driven solutions tailored to the evolving demands of global e-commerce.

Our client’s global legal team is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support commercial contract review and managing the CLM system. This role involves reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing contracts to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and uphold the company’s interests. In addition, this role will support the legal team in other departmental projects and legal operations improvements. The role will report to a Senior Corporate Counsel in the US.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Review and negotiate commercial contracts

  • Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms, ensuring alignment with company guidelines, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Identify potential contract language risks that may require escalation
  • Negotiate vendor contracts, NDAs, amendments, schedules, and other legal documents using established templates and guidelines with minimal oversight
  • Provide timely and effective communication to all stakeholders regarding contract status, performance, and any potential issues

Maintain the contract repository and manage the day-to-day contract administration

  • Provide support through all phases of the contract lifecycle, including the signing and filing process
  • Maintain electronic filing structure for contracts so that documents are accessible, accurate, and up to date
  • Support efforts to organise, manage, and access legal documents and records

  • Review, update, and maintain templates, corporate forms, and online terms of service
  • Identify, design, and implement operational processes to increase efficiency and filing consistency
  • Assist with requests for information from internal stakeholders and external parties, such as auditors, regulators, partners, customers, and vendors
  • Advise on Philippines legal matters

  • Oversee employment law compliance and HR legal matters in the Philippines
  • Manage business registration and regulatory filings for Philippines operations
  • Draft and maintain internal policies tailored to the Philippines business unit
  • Support insurance procurement and compliance in the Philippines
  • Manage external counsel as needed
  • Other legal department support

  • Work on other legal department projects as necessary, including assisting with routine corporate governance and licensing filings
  • Maintain and enhance legal department tools, including intranet sites, templates, and workflow systems
  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across legal operations
  • Requirements

    Qualifications :

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • Senior Paralegal Professionals that have strong contract review experience in an International Technology are welcome to apply
  • Licensed to practice law in the Philippines, good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
  • Minimum of 5–7 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel roles
  • Strong background in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts (vendor, client, NDAs, amendments, schedules)
  • Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal operations tools preferred
  • Knowledge of employment law, corporate registration, and regulatory compliance in the Philippines
  • Ability to manage external counsel and oversee legal matters across multiple practice areas
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to identify legal and contractual risks and propose solutions
  • Comfortable working with global teams and aligning local requirements with international standards
  • Strong organisational skills with experience in process improvement and document management
  • Job Type : Permanent

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Schedule : Monday to Friday 8AM – 5PM (Philippine Standard Time)

    Location : Full-onsite (BGC, Taguig)

    Industry : Software Development

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