Legal Counsel

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176044 - Taguig, National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Description:

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to the business and promoting effective partnership with commercial functions to ensure that business strategies and execution are compliant with laws and regulations, and aligned with Company policies.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Marketing

• Works with the cross functional team (Marketing, Regulatory, Knowledge Management) in claims and IMC development
• Reviews marketing claims to maintain fair advertising and ensure compliance with local advertising and regulatory standards
• Leads advertising challenges against competitors and defends claims in advertising challenges before the Ad Standards Council, Food and Drug Administration and other government bodies

Contract review and management

• Prepares and reviews contracts with third party suppliers, customers and business partners, and reviews inter-company agreements
• Ensures that mandatory legal provisions are included in contracts
• Manages the contracts database

Legal Support and Compliance

• Vets company programs and practices to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, as well as with global Company policies and processes
• Helps develop local policies and materials; proposes resolution measures to bridge gaps, if any
• Drives awareness to the organization and helps ensure compliance with local laws and policies that are relevant to the Company

Government relations and Legal cases/matters

• Supervises work of external counsel and coordinates with them on legal matters, such as labor and litigated cases
• In some instances, represents the Company, prepares corporate communication and coordinates with government agencies and industry-organizations on specific business concerns
• Collaborates with regulatory on matters affecting the business, such as regulations relevant to cosmetics and household products

Intellectual Property and Brand Protection

• Liaises with global Trademarks team, Brand Protection Unit and external counsel
• Coordinates with Intellectual Property Office (IPO), Food and Drug Administration, Department of Trade and Industry, and Bureau of Customs on brand protection measures

Corporate Housekeeping

• Assists in the preparation of board resolutions and Secretary’s Certificates
• Ensures compliance with Company processes in obtaining the necessary approvals for subsidiary actions
• Manages legal records and documents

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree holder from a reputable law school
• A practicing lawyer and an IBP member in good standing with 3-7 years experience in law firm and in-house
• Strong business acumen and can be a good business partner
• Able to effectively communicate to different stakeholders; can manage projects and understand legal operations

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Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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