Assistant Vice President - Senior Legal Counsel

Converge ICT Solutions Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is seeking a senior corporate lawyer to negotiate, draft, and review contracts across supply, service, finance, and partnerships. You will identify legal risks, advise management on new legislation, and ensure compliance with government rules.

The role requires leadership of a multi-functional team and experience in corporate housekeeping and IP management. Ideal candidate has a Professional License in law, 8+ years of practice, and a background in top law firms or

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional License in law and graduate from a reputable school with excellent academic records.
• At least 8 years of legal practice.
• Experience in top law firms, MNCs, or listed companies preferred.
• Skilled in contract negotiations, drafting and review.
• Background in corporate law and corporate housekeeping.
• Exposure to telecommunications or technology projects/transactions is advantageous.
• Strong English communication, both written and spoken.
• Able to lead a multi-functional team and work under tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, structure, draft and/or review of various contracts and legal documents (supply, service, finance, subscriptions, leases, NDAs, joint ventures, etc.).
• Identify and manage legal risks/issues.
• Update management on new legislations affecting the business.
• Represent company's interests in negotiations with partners, suppliers, service providers and clients.
• Assist in planning and developing company policies and procedures, ensuring dissemination and compliance.
• Assist in corporate housekeeping and supervise internal procedures.
• Guide managers to comply with government rules and regulations.
• Develop improvements in legal documents and forms.
• Provide broad legal, labor, litigation, and corporate services as needed.
• Render legal support on strategic projects under tight schedules.
• Handle legal compliance with government agencies (NTC, DICT, SEC).
• Manage Intellectual Property portfolio.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Drafting & review

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Teamwork

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Professional license in law

Top-tier law school degree

Job description

• Negotiate, structure, draft and/or review of various types of contracts and legal documents, including but not limited to supply contracts, service contracts, finance-related contracts, subscription agreements, marketing agreements, lease contracts, deeds of sale, NDAs/Confidentiality agreements, joint ventures, etc.

• Identify and manage legal risks/issues

• Update management on current and new legislations relating to and affecting the business and industry

• Represent company's interests in the negotiation with partners, suppliers, service providers and clients

• Assist in planning and developing company policies and procedures, ensuring proper dissemination, implementation and compliance

• Assist in the formulation of, and supervise and verify compliance with, company policies and internal procedures

• Assist in corporate housekeeping and handle all corporate legal processes

• Guide managers and ensure compliance with government rules and regulations

• Develops and recommends improvements in legal documents, contracts, forms, instruments

• Overall, the candidate should be able to provide a wide range of legal, labor, litigation and corporate services, including administrative functions, as necessary in the achievement of corporate goals and objectives.

• Render legal support on different strategic projects, often working under tight schedules

• Handle legal compliance with various government agencies, including NTC, DICT, SEC.

• Handle Intellectual Property portfolio.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Professional License in law and graduate of reputable school/university with excellent academic records

• At least 8 years of legal practice

• Preferably with experience in top law firm, MNC or listed companies

• Highly skilled in contract negotiations, drafting and review

• With solid background in corporate law

• Experienced in corporate secretarial work and housekeeping

• Exposure to telecommunications and/or technology solutions project/transaction is an advantage but not required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to lead a multi-functional team

• Self-driven and target-oriented

• Can thrive in a fast-paced team environment

• Team leader and team player

• Fast learner and flexible to an ever-evolving operation process

• Excellent written and spoken English

• High attention to details