Associate Counsel

Monee; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Monee in Manila is seeking an experienced counsel to provide pragmatic legal advice across business units, covering trade, labor, tax and compliance, while aligning with group policies.

You will lead internal investigations, manage regulatory inquiries, monitor developments, and train stakeholders in law updates to support growth in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in compliance advisory and/or litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine law; regional experience is a plus.
• Ability to leverage legal technology and AI tools to enhance efficiency and practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice on trade, labor, tax and general compliance across business units.
• Review and update internal policies, templates, and guidelines for compliance and group consistency.
• Manage sensitive investigations and grievances, advising on risk and outcomes.
• Handle regulatory inquiries, investigations and inspections with timely responses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance compliance with business goals.
• Support litigation by contributing to strategy and strengthening operational practices.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on operations.
• Deliver training to internal stakeholders on law updates and best practices.

Skills

Compliance advisory

Litigation

Stakeholder management

Legal research

Cross-border matters

Communication skills

Education

Law degree (LL.B / JD)

Bar admission

Tools

Legal technology tools

Job description

Job Description:

Requirements:

Work with business team to provide timely, pragmatic legal advice on all aspects of laws and legal matters across all business units, including trade laws, labor, tax and general compliance.

Review and update internal policies, templates, and operational guidelines, supporting their implementation to ensure compliance with legal requirements and group consistency.

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to manage sensitive internal investigations and other grievances and disputes, including assessing legal risk and advising on appropriate outcomes.

Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations, and inspections, preparing timely responses and advising on corrective actions and improvements, as required.

Partner with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and manage legal risks, balancing compliance with operational and commercial objectives.

Support the Litigation team in handling general disputes, including providing input on strategy and identifying opportunities to strengthen operational practices.

Monitor regulatory developments relevant to the business, assessing their impact on the company’s operations and providing recommendations to the business.

Deliver training to internal stakeholders on law updates, compliance risk areas, and best practices.

Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience in compliance advisory and/or litigation. Prior law firm and in-house experience is preferred but not essential.

Strong working knowledge of Philippine law; regional experience is a plus.

Ability to leverage legal technology and AI tools to enhance efficiency, support legal research and analysis, and improve the delivery of practical, business-focused legal solutions.

Proven ability to manage cross-border matters and stakeholders, and to execute projects effectively.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, advise and collaborate across business, other stakeholders, and legal functions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal audiences.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and matrixed environment, balancing commercial pragmatism with legal compliance.