Associate Attorney - Litigation

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in Metro Manila’s Makati area seeks an experienced in-house litigation leader to manage lawsuits and arbitral proceedings involving the company and subsidiaries. You will guide strategy, assess risk, gather and review evidence, and coordinate with external counsel to protect corporate interests.

The role requires 3–5 years of related litigation experience, a law degree (LLB/JD), and Philippine Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree.
• Passed the Philippine Bar and in good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
• 3–5 years related litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise lawsuits and arbitral proceedings involving the Company and subsidiaries.
• Lead as litigation subject matter expert, providing standards, solutions and recommendations.
• Oversee civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory, and other dispute-related matters.
• Formulate prosecution and defense strategies for lawsuits and dispute-related proceedings.
• Conduct dispute-risk assessments and recommend risk-mitigation measures.
• Gather, review and assess evidence for litigation and investigations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, memoranda, affidavits and other legal documents.
• Prepare witnesses and coordinate documentary and testimonial evidence.
• Represent the Company in hearings, trials, mediation, arbitration and proceedings.
• Liaise with judges, court personnel, prosecutors and authorities.
• Coordinate with external counsel and monitor outsourced matters.
• Advise management on litigation and risk matters.
• Support dispute prevention and address legal issues before escalation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel or Head of the Dispute Resolution Management Center.

Skills

Litigation

Dispute management

Legal research

Education

LLB/JD

Job description

Education

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree
• Passed the Philippine Bar Examination and member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years related experience preferably in Litigation

Duties and Reponsibilities

FUNCTIONAL:
Litigation and Dispute Management
1. Manage and supervise lawsuits and arbitral proceedings involving the Company and its subsidiaries, directors, officers, executives, and employees in connection with the performance of their official functions and duties.

2. Lead and provide legal standards, solutions, and recommendations as the litigation subject matter expert.

3. Oversee civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory, and other assigned dispute-related matters.

Litigation Strategy and Risk Management
4. Formulate prosecution and defense strategies for lawsuits and disputerelated proceedings.

5. Conduct dispute-risk assessments, assess legal exposure, and recommend risk-mitigation measures to management and business units.

Evidence and Case Preparation
6. Gather, review, and assess evidence for litigation and investigations.

7. Conduct legal research and analysis.

8. Prepare, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, memoranda, affidavits, and other legal documents.

9. Prepare Company witnesses and coordinate documentary and testimonial evidence.

Representation and Advocacy
10. Represent the Company in hearings, trials, conferences, mediation, arbitration, and proceedings before courts, quasi-judicial bodies, government agencies, and regulatory authorities.

11. Liaise with judges, court personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and other authorities.

External Counsel and Stakeholder Management
12. Source, engage, and coordinate with external counsel monitor outsourced matters for progress, performance, and alignment with Company objectives.

13. Advise management and business units on litigation, dispute resolution,and legal-risk matters.

14. Support dispute prevention and help address legal issues before escalation.

15. Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel or Head of the Dispute Resolution Management Center.

ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Accountable for the budget, performance and results of the organization

2. Exercises management authority including setting employee performance objectives, recommending pay actions and conducting performance reviews, recruitment, discipline, termination and other personnel actions

3. Addresses issues with impact beyond own organization based on knowledge of related disciplines

Perform other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.