Legal & Compliance Officer

Work alongside the Legal and Compliance Manager in handling the legal affairs of the Company, including but not limited to:

• Drafting, review, and management of contracts
• Regulatory compliance
• Corporate housekeeping
• Trademark portfolio management
• Risk assessment and management

1. Drafting, reviewing, and management of contracts between the Company and its related entities, its employees, and third parties
2. Drafting and reviewing letters, policies, and other documents requested by different departments
3. Overseeing statutory/regulatory reporting and compliance requirements of the Company
4. Potential appointment as Compliance Officer for Privacy (COP) or other officer of the Company in connection with its compliance requirements
5. Assisting the Corporate Secretary with documentation
6. Assisting with internal dispute management/administrative matters
7. Assisting in trademark management and maintenance
8. Providing opinion on actions and/or risks undertaken or considered by the Company, including on potential or existing litigation matters, and which may also include drafting of affidavits and the like
9. Monitoring and management of cases handled by and coordinating with external counsel, and coordinating and following up with courts, where necessary
10. Performing due diligence on land for acquisition
11. Monitoring and reporting developments in jurisprudence, statutes, regulations, and other compliance requirements
12. Other responsibilities as required and reasonably assumed to be the function of a legal support service lawyer or in-house legal counsel

• Juris Doctor or bachelor’s degree in law
• Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing
• At least 5 years of law practice, preferably with both corporate and litigation experience
• Prior work as corporate secretary or assistant corporate secretary is a plus
• Organized, strong attention to details, willing to learn
• Open, objective, practical, and accommodating with respect to dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
• Not afraid to raise issues where they exist, and at the same time finds solutions
• Must be adaptable and a team player
• Takes ownership of and accountability for own actions/work
• Maturity and versatility to take charge of both administrative and legal tasks
• Has positive attitude, eager to help
• Understands and looks at the big picture
• Analytical, looks at surrounding circumstances and other relevant matters, laws
• Familiarity with transactions with and ability to coordinate with key government organizations such as, but not limited to the SEC, BIR, DENR, local governments, and other public agencies or regulatory bodies also a plus