Senior Legal Officer

Work Setup: Full On-Site

Salary Range: ₱80,000 – ₱100,000 / month

Industry Focus: Real Estate Development, Property Management, Construction, or Corporate Law Practice

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, business-oriented legal and commercial advice to senior management and operating departments.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and actively monitor litigation, regulatory matters, and administrative cases.
• Handle claims management, draft demand letters, and assess legal risks across various operational fronts.
• Protect the company’s overall legal, corporate, and commercial interests.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized institution.
• Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive legal experience, ideally combining law firm practice and in-house corporate experience.
• Prior exposure to real estate, property development, construction, corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory matters.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Philippine corporate, commercial, property, labor, and regulatory laws.
• Strong expertise in contract management, risk mitigation, land acquisition/due diligence, and corporate compliance.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business terms.
• Mature, confident, highly discreet, and capable of standing firm and remaining composed under pressure when dealing with challenging situations or authorities.