Manila - Legal Officer - Lawyer

Join Cathay Land, Inc. – One of the Philippines’ Leading Real Estate Developers

Cathay Land, Inc., a dynamic and innovative property developer, is looking for a Legal Officer (Lawyer) to join our team under the Office of the Corporate Secretary & Land Acquisition.

If you’re passionate about land acquisition, legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with government regulations, we’d love to have you on our team!

What You’ll Do:

As a Legal Officer (Lawyer) specializing in land acquisition, you’ll handle end-to-end legal processes related to property purchase and land development, ensuring a smooth transition from agricultural to residential or commercial use.

Core Responsibilities:

• Land Use Conversion: Oversee the application for conversion of land use from agricultural to residential/commercial purposes.
• Legal Drafting: Draft affidavits, legal documents, juridical letters, and other documents related to property purchase and sale.
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough checks on land documents (e.g., Tax Declaration, Land Title, family tree) to ensure validity and compliance.
• Government Liaison: Work closely with government agencies such as HLURB and DENR for verification, applications, and compliance.
• Title Processing: Manage reconstitution of missing titles, transfer of titles, and case cancellations for tax declarations.
• Field Coordination: Collaborate with field surveyors to inspect land features, dimensions, and location.
• Legal Representation: Personally handle cases before judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative tribunals/agencies on behalf of the company.
• Document Preparation: Prepare and notarize legal documents for Cathay Group of Companies.
• Demand Letters & Opinions: Draft demand letters, legal opinions, pleadings, and other necessary legal materials.
• Seller Coordination: Arrange meetings with property sellers for negotiations and signing of legal documents.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: A graduate of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and must be a BAR passer.
• Experience: At least 1-3 years of experience in legal work, preferably in real estate, land acquisition, or property law.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of land titling and legal processes related to property transactions.
• Excellent drafting and legal research skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Other Qualities: A team player who is organized, proactive, and results-driven.