Legal Counsel (Corporate & Commercial) New

This role reports to the Regional Legal Counsel based in Singapore.

The position is based in Pasig City, Metro Manila, under a Dayshift (9:30 AM - 6:30 PM), onsite work arrangement.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, service, technology, marketing, procurement, and partnership contracts.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, tax, and operational matters.
• Support business initiatives by identifying legal risks and recommending commercially sound solutions that align with business objectives.
• Ensure contracts and business transactions comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and corporate governance standards.
• Review, develop, and maintain contract templates, internal legal policies, and standard operating procedures to improve legal efficiency and risk management.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board resolutions, corporate filings, and compliance with Philippine corporate regulations, where applicable.
• Collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams on legal issues arising from new business initiatives, strategic projects, and operational changes.
• Handle regulatory inquiries and support compliance initiatives by preparing legal responses and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide legal support on pre-litigation matters, contract disputes, and claims management, coordinating with external counsel when litigation becomes necessary.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, assess their impact on the business, and provide timely recommendations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct legal and compliance training for internal stakeholders to strengthen contract awareness, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B. or J.D.); must be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal practice, with significant exposure to contract drafting and negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine corporate, commercial, contract, labor, tax, and regulatory laws.
• Experience handling commercial contracts, corporate governance, legal advisory, and compliance matters in a multinational or regional environment is highly preferred.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions and regional legal matters is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, commercially oriented legal advice while balancing legal risks and business objectives.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and legal analytical skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across business functions and regional teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and matrixed organization while managing multiple priorities effectively.