24 Head Of Legal jobs in the Philippines
Legal Affairs
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Solar Philippines is looking for
Legal Counsels
to oversee the legal aspects of our business. He / She will guarantee that the Company strictly adheres to the law guidelines and will provide legal advice to management about all relevant issues. He / She will ensure legal conformity and minimize probability of exposure.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
- Maintain the legal documents of the company (Statutes, Rules of Internal Procedure) and prepare amendments whenever relevant.
- Prepare the framework contracts with the partners, the study-specific contracts with sponsors, and with service providers.
- Prepare the framework for purchase policies and the call for tenders.
- Provide legal and regulatory input to the company's human resource management.
- Supervise the development and the update of the company regulatory and ethical know-how and database.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Member of the bar with good standing.
- Preferably 2 to 5 years experience in the law practice.
- Willing to work full-time, in-house.
- Strong legal background specifically in contract drafting, review and execution, corporate filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other corporate and infrastructure regulatory agencies, project finance, power, utilities, project management and advice, corporate and litigation due diligence.
- With experience in land acquisition, real estate, informal settler eviction, and labor relations.
- Driven, ambitious, creative, smart, hard-working and tenacious.
Head of Legal
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Head of Legal- Philippines (EV Charging)
Location:
Manila, Philippines (nationwide support)
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Department:
Legal & Compliance
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Reports to:
Country Director (dotted line to Group General Counsel)
- Work Setup:
Full onsite - Location:
Bonifacio Global City - Schedule:
Mondays to Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (with alternating Saturday shifts)
Role overview
Lead the legal and compliance workstream for a fast-scaling EV charging network in the Philippines. You'll be the go-to counsel for commercial contracts, regulatory and permitting with LGUs and utilities, corporate governance, disputes, and risk management—enabling safe, compliant, and on-time rollout.
Key responsibilities
- Commercial contracting
: Draft/negotiates LOIs, MOUs, MSAs, leases, concessions, revenue-share, EPC/O&M, supply & service, and NDAs; build contract templates, clause library, and playbooks. - Real estate & site development
: Support site acquisition (malls, fuel stations, parking, mixed-use), diligence on title/encumbrances, access, easements, and landlord obligations. - Regulatory & permitting
: Advise on EV/energy rules and permitting with
LGUs, DUs (e.g., Meralco and other distribution utilities), and NGCP
; coordinate licenses/clearances (building, electrical, fire safety, environmental) and interconnection documentation. - Data, payments & consumer
: Ensure compliance with
Data Privacy Act
(NPC), e-payments, consumer protection, and customer T&Cs for public charging. - Compliance & ethics
: Establish policies on anti-bribery/anti-corruption (FCPA/UKBA principles), conflicts of interest, gifts/hospitality, third-party due diligence, and sanctions screening. - Governance & corporate
: Maintain corporate records, board/stockholder actions, authorizations, and powers of attorney; oversee secretarial requirements and external counsel. - Disputes & claims
: Manage pre-litigation negotiations, mediations, regulatory responses, and outside counsel for disputes with landlords, vendors, customers, or government. - Insurance & risk
: Structure insurance program (CGL, contractors' all-risk, property, cyber, D&O); support incident investigations and corrective actions with Operations/EHS. - Training & enablement
: Run legal training for BD/Development/Ops on contract hygiene, competition law (PCC), data privacy, and EHS-linked legal controls. - Cross-border alignment
: Partner with Group Legal on cross-border procurement, IP, branding, technology (OCPP platform/vendor), and compliance reporting.
Qualifications
- Philippine
Attorney-at-Law (bar passer)
with
7–10+ years PQE
in energy/infrastructure/real estate/telecom/technology. - Proven experience drafting/negotiating
leases, concessions, EPC/O&M
, and multi-site frameworks. - Strong grasp of
Philippine regulatory landscape
(LGU permitting, DU interconnection practices, fire/environmental clearances, data privacy, competition, consumer law). - Comfortable working directly with business leaders, negotiating with landlords/utilities/regulators, and managing outside counsel and budgets.
- Excellent contract drafting in
English
; business
Filipino
; high ownership and speed under ambiguity.
What we offer
- High-impact role shaping the legal backbone of a nationwide EV network
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture; direct access to leadership
- Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and benefits.
Head of Legal
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HEAD OF LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Location:
Preferably Bangkok or Manila, but can consider Singapore
Company:
Alba Renewables (part of the Alba Group of Companies)
Alba Renewables is a fast-growing renewable energy business delivering sustainable power projects across Southeast Asia. As part of the current expansion plan to support new institutional investment, we are seeking a dynamic
Head of Legal & Compliance
to become part of the senior management team and spearhead our legal and compliance function.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced lawyer who can balance commercial objectives with legal and regulatory compliance in a high growth, cross-border renewable energy platform.
What You'll Do
- Lead the legal strategy for Alba Renewables and provide counsel to Board of Directors and senior management.
- Oversee corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Lead regional colleagues with the support of external counsel to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts (EPC, O&M, PPAs, joint ventures, M&A, and project financing agreements).
- Manage litigation, disputes, and external counsel relationships.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing legal team across the region.
- Partner with business units to enable growth while managing legal and regulatory risks.
What We're Looking For
- Law degree (JD/LLB) with bar admission in at least one jurisdiction (Singapore, Philippines, or Thailand preferred).
- 12+ years of post-qualification experience
, with at least 5 years in a senior legal leadership role. - Proven track record in
corporate law, energy projects, project financing, and cross-border transactions
. - Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or related industries is a strong plus.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English (knowledge of local languages in SEA is an advantage).
Why Join Us
- Be part of a mission-driven company accelerating the transition to clean energy.
- Work with a diverse and collaborative team across Asia.
- Lead high-impact legal strategies shaping the renewable energy landscape.
- Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities within the Alba Group.
Legal Head
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- Render Legal Services (Shared-Services Setup): Provide legal support across all companies in the group under a shared-services arrangement.
- Contract Review & Legal Opinion: Draft, review, and evaluate contracts, agreements, and provide sound legal advice to management and business units.
- Litigation & Case Handling: Manage and represent the company in labor disputes, administrative cases, and other legal proceedings that may arise.
- Transaction Support: Guide management on legal requirements for various business transactions and ensure documents are legally compliant and enforceable.
- Corporate Housekeeping & Compliance:
o Ensure compliance with reportorial and regulatory requirements of the SEC, DTI, BIR, and other government agencies.
o Prepare and maintain corporate documents such as Board Resolutions, Secretary's Certificates, General Information Sheets (GIS), and other related papers.
- Department Management: Oversee and lead the Legal Department, including supervising legal staff, setting objectives, and ensuring efficient delivery of services.
- Special Assignments: Undertake other tasks and projects as may be assigned by management.
- Work Independence: Capable of working with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company Christmas gift
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Flextime
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Promotion to permanent employee
Work Location: In person
Legal Head
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- Render Legal Services (Shared-Services Setup): Provide legal support across all companies in the group under a shared-services arrangement.
- Contract Review & Legal Opinion: Draft, review, and evaluate contracts, agreements, and provide sound legal advice to management and business units.
- Litigation & Case Handling: Manage and represent the company in labor disputes, administrative cases, and other legal proceedings that may arise.
- Transaction Support: Guide management on legal requirements for various business transactions and ensure documents are legally compliant and enforceable.
- Corporate Housekeeping & Compliance:
o Ensure compliance with reportorial and regulatory requirements of the SEC, DTI, BIR, and other government agencies.
o Prepare and maintain corporate documents such as Board Resolutions, Secretary's Certificates, General Information Sheets (GIS), and other related papers.
- Department Management: Oversee and lead the Legal Department, including supervising legal staff, setting objectives, and ensuring efficient delivery of services.
- Special Assignments: Undertake other tasks and projects as may be assigned by management.
- Work Independence: Capable of working with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
Head of Legal Compliance
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Head of Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs
GoRocky is seeking a senior lawyer to lead its legal, compliance, and government affairs functions. This role will serve as the company's in-house counsel, compliance head, and main liaison to government regulators and law firms. The candidate will handle both strategic legal work (contracts, governance, regulatory advocacy) and operational issues (FDA/DOH notices, labor disputes, data privacy matters).
This is a senior leadership role with a clear growth path toward a C-level position (Chief Legal Officer / Chief Compliance Officer) as the company scales.
Arrangement:
Full-Time - Mon-Fri; Hybrid- Makati
What You'll Do:
- Government & Regulatory Affairs
- Build and manage relationships with FDA, DOH, PRC, SEC, NPC, and related agencies.
- Represent GoRocky in hearings, consultations, and industry associations.
- Secure and maintain regulatory approvals, licenses, and permits.
- Legal Counsel & External Liaison
- Act as in-house legal counsel, advising management and Board on legal and corporate governance matters.
- Draft/review key contracts, shareholder agreements, and investor documents.
- Serve as the main liaison with external law firms, coordinating advice and controlling costs.
- Internal Legal Handling
- Address day-to-day legal issues such as:
- FDA/DOH notices and inspections
- Labor issues, including notice-to-explains and disputes
- Contract enforcement, supplier/customer disputes
- Data privacy and compliance incidents
- Provide business-oriented legal advice to leadership and department heads.
- Compliance Leadership
- Lead the compliance department and strengthen SOPs across:
- Prescription issuance and audit trail
- Compounding, device, and retail compliance
- Advertising/marketing claims
- Pharmacovigilance systems
- Data privacy & security protocols
- Conduct internal audits and compliance training.
What We're Looking For:
- Philippine Bar-admitted lawyer (mandatory).
- 8–12+ years' experience in healthcare, life sciences, tech, or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong regulatory network (FDA, DOH, SEC, PRC, NPC).
- Demonstrated track record in government affairs + in-house counsel roles.
- Experience managing external law firms and leading compliance/legal teams.
- Skilled at balancing strategic and operational legal work.
Reporting Line:
- Reports to the CEO.
- Works closely with COO, Medical Director, Compliance, and HR.
- Advises Board on legal and compliance matters.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Ready to build something great with us? Apply now
Admin Staff for Legal Affairs
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About the role
This is a full-time Administrative Assistant role supporting the Legal Affairs department at RETA DRUG', a leading pharmaceutical company based in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. As the Admin Staff for Legal Affairs, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to the legal team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
What you'll be doing
- Providing administrative support such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence on behalf of the legal team
- Preparing and formatting legal documents, contracts, and other materials as required
- Conducting research and gathering information to support the legal department's work
- Assisting with the organisation and maintenance of the department's filing system and document management
- Handling a variety of day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure the efficient running of the legal department
What we're looking for
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role, preferably within a legal or corporate environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in your work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this position, we encourage you to apply now.
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Head of Legal Shared Services
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**Position Responsibilities:**
+ **Leadership and Management** : Provide strong leadership to the LSS Manila team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Contribute to the development and implementation of an LSS strategy that supports the global Law Department strategy.
+ **Operational Excellence and Process Improvement** : Ensure the development and implementation of operational structures, processes, policies and team culture that support smooth day to day operation of the LSS team, including identifying and implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance (i) efficiency and service quality of team locally and (ii) success of business units being supported by LSS team members.
+ **Resource Management** : Oversee resource identification and allocation needs, such as budget management, staff recruitment and equipment needs, to ensure the team's effectiveness.
+ **Talent Management and Staff Development** : Lead performance reviews of LSS team members including calibration within and across local and relevant global teams and working with relevant stakeholders to develop a professional career framework. Support the professional development and training of team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in general legal matters and coordinate with relevant specialists regarding relevant business unit specific legal training.
+ **Problem Resolution** : Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve complex, operational and organizational issues or challenges that may arise within the team or between the team and others.
+ **Reporting and Communication** : Providing regular reports and updates to the Head LCG Strategy & Operations, and any other relevant senior management or stakeholders, on the performance and progress of LSS as well as facilitating effective communication within the team that achieves robust decision-making, strong partnerships and effective execution.
+ **Stakeholder Engagement** : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including ICS Manila, other departments, clients, and relevant regulatory bodies. Act as a key point of contact for all LSS-related matters.
+ **Financial Management** : Oversee the budget and financial performance of LSS, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability including the identification and execution of offshoring targets, and balancing financials with hiring demands.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ **Education** : A degree in Law or related field. An advanced degree or professional certification is preferred.
+ **Experience** : At least 10 years of legal experience with a strong background in legal operations and management. Prior experience in a similar leadership role is highly desirable.
+ Excellent leadership, management, strategic planning and organizational skills
+ Exceptional communication, influence and interpersonal skills with all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing
+ Strong financial acumen and project management skills including experience with financial reporting and managing financial plans and budgets.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities both independently and as a member of a team
+ Strategic thinker, adept at operational and organizational design.
+ Demonstrable change management skills and continuous improvement mindset.
+ Global enterprise mindset with an ability to lead cross and multi-functionally.
+ Proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to manage in unstructured situations with innovative and creative thinking.
+ International travel and mobility may be required.
**_When you join our team:_**
+ We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
+ We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
+ As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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Head of Legal for Fintech Firm
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POSITION TITLE:
Head of Legal for Fintech Firm
WORK LOCATION:
Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City
JOB SUMMARY:
The Head of Legal will lead the legal department, providing strategic legal counsel to the organization and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves managing legal risks, advising on corporate governance, negotiating contracts, and overseeing litigation matters. The Legal Counsel will collaborate with senior leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives and safeguard the company's interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent, admission to the Bar is required
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience
- Experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law, ideally within the financial services or technology industry
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Legal Leadership
- Develop and implement legal strategies to support business goals while minimizing risk.
- Advise senior leadership on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Monitor and interpret new laws, regulations, and industry developments, ensuring the company remains compliant.
Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across the organization.
- Develop policies and procedures to mitigate risks and enhance internal controls.
- Oversee the company's compliance framework and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
Corporate Governance
- Ensure the company's compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices.
- Provide counsel on board matters, shareholder agreements, and related corporate issues.
Contract Management
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the company's interests.
- Oversee the maintenance of a centralized contract repository for efficient management and tracking.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters.
- Coordinate with external counsel when necessary, ensuring cost-effective and efficient management of cases.
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Allocate resources effectively to address priorities and ensure team success.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with external regulatory bodies, law firms, and key stakeholders to address legal and compliance matters.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for legal and compliance-related inquiries.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Leadership and Team Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
Head of Legal for Fintech Firm
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WORK LOCATION: Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City
JOB SUMMARY:
The Head of Legal will lead the legal department, providing strategic legal counsel to the organization and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves managing legal risks, advising on corporate governance, negotiating contracts, and overseeing litigation matters. The Legal Counsel will collaborate with senior leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives and safeguard the company's interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
– Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent, admission to the Bar is required
– Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience
– Experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law, ideally within the financial services or technology industry
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Legal Leadership
– Develop and implement legal strategies to support business goals while minimizing risk.
– Advise senior leadership on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
– Monitor and interpret new laws, regulations, and industry developments, ensuring the company remains compliant.
Risk Management
– Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across the organization.
– Develop policies and procedures to mitigate risks and enhance internal controls.
– Oversee the company’s compliance framework and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
Corporate Governance
– Ensure the company’s compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices.
– Provide counsel on board matters, shareholder agreements, and related corporate issues.
Contract Management
– Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the company’s interests.
– Oversee the maintenance of a centralized contract repository for efficient management and tracking.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
– Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters.
– Coordinate with external counsel when necessary, ensuring cost-effective and efficient management of cases.
Leadership and Team Management
– Lead, mentor, and manage the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
– Allocate resources effectively to address priorities and ensure team success.
Stakeholder Engagement
– Collaborate with external regulatory bodies, law firms, and key stakeholders to address legal and compliance matters.
– Serve as the primary point of contact for legal and compliance-related inquiries.