147 Legal Counsel jobs in the Philippines

Job Description

• Provide timely legal advice on business-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Support vendor, sales, and business integration matters for Flash Pay & F-Commerce.
• Handle litigation cases (civil, commercial, labor, tax, and criminal).
• Review marketing materials for legal compliance.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and advise business units accordingly.
• Promote best practices in compliance, risk management, and corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor, with a valid license to practice.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Lawyer.
• Strong background in commercial, technology, licensing, and financial services law.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Confident self-starter with sound business judgment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taguig: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

JOB SUMMARY:

• Draft and reviews contracts (e.g. Contract to Sell, Deed of Absolute Sale, Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate, Easement Agreements).
• Review due diligence requirements and ensure that land legal-related documents are proper and complete.
• Assists various departments in troubleshooting legal issues and recommends the best possible course of action with prevailing laws and jurisprudence as the basis thereof.
• Communicate with internal and external parties in the contract to properly explain the rights and obligations imposed by such legal instruments.
• Liaises with government agencies to ensure compliance with all the rules and regulations promulgated by such entities.
• Studies relevant laws and ordinances and recommend possible actionable items to the team and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all activities within the company.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor;
• Passed the Philippine Bar Examinations and a licensed attorney.
• FRESH BAR EXAM PASSERS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY
• Preferably with experience in contracts and real estate;
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills and knows how to adjust in complex situations;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and G Suite;

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate

Pay: Php60, Php65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Pay raise

Work Location: In person

The Legal Counsel will provide legal support to the Philippine Region and Global Accounts, covering general corporate activities of assigned business units, including Philippine legal entities, foreign-owned entities, and franchisees. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on corporate and commercial law matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Managing regulatory compliance, particularly in food, retail, franchising, and labor.
• Supporting mergers and acquisitions and other commercial transactions.

The role also covers litigation management and dispute resolution (in coordination with external counsel), legal business partnering with internal functions, and engagement with regulatory agencies on government relations and permitting. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor.

• Must be a member of the Philippine Bar.

• Demonstrated academic excellence through honors, distinctions, or other achievements is a plus.

• Preferably at least 1 year of legal practice in a top-tier law firm or company
• Preferably with experience in franchising.
• Must be willing to work in Ortigas, Pasig (Hybrid Work Setup).

Jollibee Foods Corporation is the hiring entity for this requisition.

Mission

Reporting to the Country Director and Legal Director in charge of Colas Rail's International Division (based in Paris), you will advise the project team working on 2 major railway projects in the Philippines, the Metro Manila Subway Project and the North-South Corridor Railway Project.

Main Responsibilities

Corporate Law: Management of local subsidiary and coordinating with the corporate team based in France including managing filing requirements, beneficial owner declarations, directors and shareholders resolutions etc.

Compliance: Implementing the group compliance policy, follow up with compliance practices and monitoring local compliance rules. Co-ordinating with the chief compliance officer (based in France) in relation to compliance related matters.

Projects
Analysis of legal documentation with the client on major railway project to manage the main legal risks and opportunities,

Analyzing and reviewing if necessary, and negotiating, in relation with contract, commercial, technical and financial teams, the documentation (initial and amendments) relating to execution of projects,

Providing legal advice to operation teams during the execution of the works contracts in conjunction with the Contract Manager in charge of the project, as well as reviewing or drafting the legal aspects of any claims, and

Review or drafting and negotiation of documents to be concluded with suppliers and subcontractors (both local or international, especially Japanese suppliers).

Regional Work: Depending on your previous experience and competence, you may be involved in major railway project bids in Asia Pacific (Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia), which will include analysing and review of client documents, advising on the public procurement process, drafting and negotiating contracts to be concluded with partners and/or major subcontractors.

Profile

Rigorous, autonomous, open-minded, good interpersonal and writing skills, and the ability to listen are the qualities needed to join a team working on international projects.

You have a higher legal education (degree in law), qualified to practice law in the Philippines and have between 3 and 6 years of experience in a rigorous legal environment. Any qualifications to practice law in other jurisdictions will be an advantage.

Missions can be adapted, at first, according to your experience to allow you to take charge of your new perimeter.

An excellent command of English (both written and spoken) is necessary for this position. Competency in French language (both written and spoken) will be an advantage.

The position is based at Colas Rail Philippines office in Quezon City. Frequent travel to Colas Rail's other office in Ortigas will be required.

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• Prepare, review, negotiate, and draft legal documents, contracts, agreements, together with the supporting documents/
• Work with contracts, identifying risks/issues, contract compliance, contract advisory and interpretation.
• Answer contract related inquiries and prepare any related agreements
• Represent company's interests in negotiations with partners, suppliers and clients.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Verify internal clients' compliance with company's policies and internal procedures
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, or of the head for Contracts, including, but not limited to legal research, case study, and the likes.
• Perform other administrative functions, related to the functions of his/her office.

What We Offer
Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled
Legal Counsel
to provide comprehensive legal advice to Management on a broad range of matters. This role ensures the Company's operations remain legally compliant, mitigates risks, and supports effective decision-making.

As Legal Counsel, you will partner closely with teams across the organization to review and prepare contracts and legal documents, provide guidance on transactional matters, and contribute to the strategic direction of the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support to Management on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assess legal risks and provide commercially sound solutions to mitigate them.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing legal input on business decisions.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to the Company.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensed lawyer with at least 2 years of experience in an established law firm or as in-house counsel.
• 4–5 years of total relevant experience preferred.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly analytical with strong risk assessment and management skills.
• Provides legally sound and commercially astute advice.
• Strong team player with high integrity and professional ethics.

Key Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Able to balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Job Description

• Prepares complaints against non-paying debtors.
• Prepares answers to complaints against the Banks.
• Drafts letters of demand and other letters.
• Attends case hearings.
• Answers queries of internal customers.
• Researches for pleadings and queries.
• Represents the Bank to different government agencies.
• Attends fact-finding investigations, creditor meetings for loan restructuring, real estate mortgage foreclosure.
• Monitors cases handed by other lawyers.
• Returns calls of internal customers.

Qualifications

• Competence in handling complex cases of all types.
• Competence in drafting necessary legal documents needed.
• Expertise in litigation.
• Basic understanding of banking operations.
• Core competencies: critical thinking; impact and influence; achievement orientation; communication skills; integrity.

• Develop and implement legal strategies to support business goals while minimizing risk
• Monitor and interpret new laws, regulations, and industry developments, ensuring the company remains compliant
• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across the organization
• Ensure the company's compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the company's interests
• Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters
• Collaborate with external regulatory bodies, law firms, and key stakeholders to address legal and compliance matters
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent. Admission to the Bar is required
• 10+ years of progressive legal experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law, ideally within the financial services or technology industry

• Legal Drafting & Documentation: Extensive experience in drafting and reviewing pleadings, contracts, legal opinions, service-level agreements, data privacy policies, and regulatory filings tailored to the financial services industry.

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation: In-depth understanding of relevant laws and regulations, including those issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and other financial regulators. Skilled in ensuring organizational compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks governing e-money and remittance services.

• Corporate & Financial Law: Strong command of corporate governance, banking and financial services law, fintech regulations, and electronic money issuances. Experienced in supporting legal aspects of corporate structuring, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Adept in managing and resolving legal disputes involving criminal, labor, civil, and commercial cases, including representation before administrative, quasi-judicial, and judicial bodies.

• Contract Negotiation & Management: Proficient in negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial agreements including agency agreements, merchant contracts, partnerships, and licensing arrangements, with an emphasis on operational and financial risk management.

• Data Privacy & Consumer Protection: Well-versed in the Data Privacy Act and consumer protection laws, ensuring compliance in handling personal data and safeguarding customer rights across digital platforms.

• Strategic Legal Advisory: Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice to senior management, support business growth initiatives, and align legal strategy with operational and commercial objectives.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Effective in working with compliance, risk, finance, and operations teams to integrate legal perspectives into product development, regulatory reporting, and corporate governance processes.

• Fluent in English and Filipino: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages, essential for legal drafting, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.