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As a Corporate Lawyer specializing in Complex Contracts and Transactions, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on intricate deals, ensuring seamless execution of M&A activities, assisting energy clients on contractual and regulatory matters, and navigating regulatory landscapes, in general.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including merger agreements, acquisition documents, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.
• Conduct due diligence for M&A transactions, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide strategic legal advice on energy matters, deal structuring, compliance, and post-transaction integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including partners, associates, and external stakeholders, to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Stay abreast of evolving laws and regulations in energy, corporate and transactional law. Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm-wide knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution. Admitted to the Philippine Bar in good standing.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in energy, M&A, deal work, and complex contracts, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong understanding of Philippine energy, corporate laws, securities regulations, and international transaction practices.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Location: Salcedo, Makati City

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php80, Php90,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you practiced corporate law (specifically in Philippine energy, corporate laws, and security regulation?
• Approximately how many M&A or complex corporate transactions have you handled directly in the last 4 years?
• On average, how many complex contracts do you draft, review, or negotiate per month/quarter?
• How many junior lawyers or team members have you supervised or mentored in past roles?

Location:

• Makati (Required)

Work Location: In person

Summary of Role: Oversee the company's business development strategies while ensuring compliance with all legal, licensing, and regulatory requirements. This role combines client acquisition and relationship management with corporate governance, ensuring sustainable growth and operation compliance.

Key Performance Indicators: Training & Team Development, Leadership & Collaboration, Client Relationship Retention, Public Relations & Brand Presence, Accuracy & Compliance, Efficiency & Workflow Adherence, Client Satisfaction

Basic Responsibilities:

Business Development & Client Relations

• Build and maintain a pool of potential clients, allocating leads to Account Managers.
• Supervise and mentor Account Managers to improve client acquisition and conversion rates.
• Increase the value of services to existing customers while attracting new clients.
• Identify and act on opportunities in the PH market for foreign investments, matching solutions to market needs.
• Oversee the creation and updating of marketing materials and public relations strategies.

Team Leadership & Training

• Conduct performance reviews, set KPIs, and implement initiatives to enhance individual and team performance.
• Foster collaboration across departments to achieve company goals.

Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Manage and oversee business licensing and registration requirements in the Philippines for both the company and its clients.
• Process, review, and ensure accuracy of all legal documents, contracts, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain safekeeping of corporate and client compliance documents (both hard and soft copies).
• Handle negotiations and transactions with government agencies on behalf of the company and its clients.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance to clients and the team to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain an efficient system for tracking compliance deadlines and reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years supervisory or managerial experience in business development, corporate law, or regulatory compliance; experience in a management consulting or legal firm is an advantage.
• Strong leadership skills, able to work independently and guide a team effectively.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and comfortable with document and data management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, client-focused mindset, and ability to perform well under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Expected Salary
• Are you fluent in Mandarin?
• Availability Date

Work Location: In person

We are a financing services company looking for a Corporate Lawyer who specializes in financing and collections. The role is responsible for providing legal support in all aspects of the company's financing operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and assisting in debt collection and recovery processes.

Qualifications:

Licensed lawyer in the Philippines (member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines).

At least 2–3 years of experience in corporate law, preferably in the financing, banking, or lending industry.

Strong knowledge of financing regulations, corporate compliance, and collection procedures.

Excellent communication, contract drafting, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently and handle sensitive company information with confidentiality.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Pay: Php60, Php80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Position: Corporate Lawyer

Role Overview:

As a Corporate Lawyer specializing in Complex Contracts and Transactions, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on intricate deals, ensuring seamless execution of M&A activities, assisting energy clients on contractual and regulatory matters, and navigating regulatory landscapes, in general. This is an opportunity to work on challenging, high-value projects that shape the business landscape in the Philippines and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including merger agreements, acquisition documents, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.

• Conduct due diligence for M&A transactions, identifying risks and opportunities.

• Provide strategic legal advice on energy matters, deal structuring, compliance, and post-transaction integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including partners, associates, and external stakeholders, to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Stay abreast of evolving laws and regulations in energy, corporate and transactional law.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm-wide knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution.
• Admitted to the Philippine Bar in good standing.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in energy, M&A, deal work, and complex contracts, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong understanding of Philippine energy, corporate laws, securities regulations, and international transaction practices.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Assist the business teams in relation to the review and negotiation of legal contracts.
• Provide strategic advice on key legal issues
• Provide assistance and advice in any potential or on-going claims, disputes and investigations;
• Analyze and advise management on legal contracts, complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions, and financial instruments.
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance, including construction / renewable energy sector specific regulations and anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws;
• Advise on general corporate matters and day to day activities of the group such as commercial contracts, office leases, employment matters etc;
• Review, standardization and maintenance of legal document templates;
• Conduct legal research where necessary;
• As may be needed, opportunities to work on ISO Companies

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Law.

2. With at least 2 to 5-years of work experience pertinent to the role.

3. Experience working in a construction company. Experience working in a foreign company is an advantage.

4. Progressive work experience handling summons in the Construction Industry.

5. Good written and communication skills.

6. Logical thinker.

7. Knowledgeable in drafting legal reports, documents, and contracts.

8. Having certificates is an advantage.

9. Passed the Bar Exam

10. CAN START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

As a Corporate Lawyer specializing in Complex Contracts and Transactions, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on intricate deals, ensuring seamless execution of M&A activities, assisting energy clients on contractual and regulatory matters, and navigating regulatory landscapes, in general. This is an opportunity to work on challenging, high-value projects that shape the business landscape in the Philippines and beyond.Key

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including merger agreements, acquisition documents, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.
• Conduct due diligence for M&A transactions, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide strategic legal advice on energy matters, deal structuring, compliance, and post-transaction integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including partners, associates, and external stakeholders, to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Stay abreast of evolving laws and regulations in energy, corporate and transactional law. Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm-wide knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution.
  • Admitted to the Philippine Bar in good standing.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in energy, M&A, deal work, and complex contracts, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong understanding of Philippine energy, corporate laws, securities regulations, and international transaction practices.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Location: Salcedo, Makati City

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php80, Php90,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you practiced corporate law (specifically in M&A, contracts, or energy-related work?
• Approximately how many M&A or complex corporate transactions have you handled directly in the last 4 years?
• On average, how many complex contracts do you draft, review, or negotiate per month/quarter?
• How many junior lawyers or team members have you supervised or mentored in past roles?

Location:

• Makati (Required)

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including merger agreements, acquisition documents, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.

• Conduct due diligence for M&A transactions, identifying risks and opportunities.

• Provide strategic legal advice on energy matters, deal structuring, compliance, and post-transaction integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including partners, associates, and external stakeholders, to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm-wide knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree
• Admitted to the Philippine Bar in good standing. With 3-4 years of practice from passing the bar.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in energy, M&A, deal work, and complex contracts, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong understanding of Philippine energy, corporate laws, securities regulations, and international transaction practices.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Provides analyses and opinions on legal, policy, and compliance matters – external regulatory and internal requirements.

• Anticipates and guards against legal risks and liabilities facing the company.

• Represents the Company or its officials in various legal proceedings before the regular courts, tribunals, boards, and agencies.

• Prepares pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, and the like, for and in behalf of the Company or its officials.

• Conducts and coordinates research in multiple areas of law.

• Writes, reviews, and edits insurance policies, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents.

• Prepares and reviews vendor, client, and employment contracts.

• Develops, recommends, and executive legal strategies in the acquisition of water service areas.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
• With at least five (5) years' experience in litigation or corporate law practice
• Expertise in providing legal advice on compliance matters
• Ability to review and draft legal documents
• Proactive practical approach
• Good grasp of general legal principles
• Able to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously

The in house Lawyer is responsible for managing all legal affairs within the company and its affiliates, providing legal advice on business operations, reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, representing the company in legal proceedings, and mitigating legal risks by proactively identifying potential issues and advising on preventive measures; essentially acting as the primary legal counsel for the organization.

Contract review and drafting: Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting various contracts including vendor agreements, employment contracts, partnership deals, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests.

Legal advice and counsel: Providing legal advice to different departments within the company on a range of issues like corporate governance, compliance, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory matters.

Compliance management: Monitoring and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including conducting internal compliance audits and implementing necessary procedures.

Litigation support: Representing the company in legal disputes, including pre-trial discovery, court appearances, and settlement negotiations.

Legal research and analysis: Conducting thorough legal research on complex issues to provide accurate and timely legal opinions.

Risk assessment and mitigation:Identifying potential legal risks associated with business operations and recommending preventative measures to minimize liability.

Corporate Governance and Compliance: Ensure the organization's corporate governance framework is robust and up to date. Advise on compliance with laws governing corporate, financial, and employment practices.

Relationship Management: Serve as the primary legal point of contact for senior management, stakeholders, and board members. Foster strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth legal operations.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess Bachelor's Degree in Law.
• Member: Membership of the Bar Association and good standing to practice law
• Having minimum 5 years working experience as in-house legal.
• Proven experience in corporate law, including contract drafting, compliance, and litigation.
• Eager to learn and have strong knowledge in corporate business law
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate legal issues and provide practical solutions
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with internal stakeholders and external parties
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously
• Willing to work on-site from Monday to Friday at Manila office

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person