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Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

GrabPasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
17 days ago
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About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

Get to Know the Role

As Legal Counsel, Mobility, you will provide end-to-end legal support across transportation, logistics, and e‑commerce business lines, and any PEMEDES-related initiatives or public-sector engagements. You will manage and mitigate legal risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and support commercial growth through pragmatic, business-centric legal advice. You will lead or support disputes and litigation, and handle any other legal matters assigned by the manager.

You will report to the General Counsel - Philippines and work onsite in the Grab Pasig City office.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

  • Commercial & Product Advisory

Advise on product launches, operations, and market entries across transportation (rides, delivery, fleet), logistics, and e‑commerce (marketplace, on‑demand services, vendor programs).

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts : platform / vendor / merchant agreements, marketplace T&Cs, transportation and logistics MSAs, carrier / 3PL agreements, service agreements, NDAs, procurement agreements, marketing / advertising agreements, distribution and supply agreements.
  • Support consumer and seller policies : return / refund, dispute resolution, seller onboarding, KYC / KYB, content moderation, ratings / reviews, pricing, promotions, vouchers, and loyalty programs.
  • Regulatory & Compliance
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with transportation / TNC regulations, vehicle and driver standards, licensing / permits, safety, and public-interest rules.

  • E‑commerce and platform compliance : consumer protection, unfair trade practices, product liability, electronic transactions, online advertising, platform liability / intermediary safe harbors.
  • Support legal review for PEMEDES-related programs and any public-sector, municipal, or government‑funded initiatives
  • Competition / antitrust : pricing, exclusivity, MFN / MFN‑like clauses, market dominance risks, competitor interactions, JV / M&A filings (where applicable).
  • Employment / contractor classification issues linked to gig workforce, health & safety, and relevant labor standards affecting partners / drivers / riders.
  • Handle claims involving consumer protection, product liability, IP infringement, platform liability, employment / contractor matters, personal injury, and road incidents.
  • Public‑Sector Work
  • Coordinate with Public Affairs on regulatory engagement, consultations, and advocacy.

  • Disputes, Investigations & Litigation
  • Manage and coordinate pre‑litigation disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations; oversee outside counsel and budgets.

  • Governance, Risk & Operations Enablement
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, SOPs, and policy frameworks.

  • Support corporate governance, entity management, secretarial filings, and board approvals as needed
  • Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Operations, Product, Engineering, Safety, Compliance, Finance, Tax, Procurement, Public Relations, and Public Affairs

  • Manage external counsel and vendors efficiently, balancing risk, cost, and speed.
  • Perform any other related duties, projects, or responsibilities that may be reasonably assigned by the manager, including support for new products, features, geographies, business lines, and urgent matters outside the above scope.
  • Qualifications

    What Essential Skills You Will Need

  • Law degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 9 years in PQE in top‑tier law firm and / or in‑house, with strong exposure to transportation / logistics, marketplace / e‑commerce, and commercial contracting.
  • Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and handling disputes / litigation
  • Familiarity with consumer protection, competition, advertising / marketing, and platform liability.
  • Experience with government / public‑sector contracting or programs
  • Strong business judgment, stakeholder management, and ability to deliver practical, timely advice in dynamic environments.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Additional Information

    Life at Grab

    We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer :

  • We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
  • With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
  • Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave , and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
  • We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
  • Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours
  • What We Stand For at Grab

    We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.

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