Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of legal strategy; analyze and assess legal risks; provide advice on legal matters; and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to protect the organization's interests and minimize legal risks.
- Work closely with In-house and external legal counsels, in formulating defense strategies, and representing the organization in court proceedings when necessary.
- Ensure that the organization operates within legal boundaries by monitoring and enforcing compliance programs and policies.
- Stay up to date with laws and regulations; conduct extensive legal research to provide accurate and timely advice to internal stakeholders, guiding them on legal implications related to business decisions.
- Support in the management of legal risks that the organization may face. This includes identifying potential risks, developing strategies to mitigate those risks, and implementing compliance programs.
- Manage and oversee the performance of his subordinates. This includes assigning tasks, providing guidance and support, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
- Perform notarial services over company documents.
- Support the Data Protection Officer and Chief Risk Information Officer
- Provide support to the Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be a graduate of Law (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor)
- You must have at least 5 years of experience in legal practice, preferably in a corporate or in-house setting
- You must have strong business and financial skills, project management, process improvement, change management, and budget management.
- You must have excellent communication skills.
- Advantage if with certification in data privacy and information security or risk management.
Work Schedule: Regular shift (8am – 5pm)
Work Setup: Onsite, BGC Taguig City