Associate General Counsel

Aboitiz Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Group's Associate General Counsel role in the Philippines focuses on providing legal services to AEV and related units, managing contracts and risk, and serving as the legal point of contact for projects. You will coordinate with external counsel, develop knowledge resources, support governance and regulatory filings, and lead a team to deliver compliant and efficient legal support.

This role emphasizes simplification, AI-enabled legal processes, and ongoing alignment with board‑approved

Qualifications

• LL.B. or JD and active IBP membership.
• 5+ years in contracts, commercial transactions, dispute resolution, or corporate practice.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal document review, drafting and negotiations for transactions and projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with laws and risk parameters.
• Coordinate with external counsel to ensure timely regulatory filings (PCC/SEC).
• Develop and maintain legal templates, resources and training materials.
• Oversee external counsel to ensure quality and cost‑effective services.
• Improve legal processes through simplified reviews, knowledge resources, and AI-enabled tools.
• Supervise and develop team members through delegation, coaching and feedback.
• Oversee corporate secretarial, stock transfer, and governance activities with SEC reporting.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Legal advisory

Education

LL.B. or JD; IBP member

Job description

The Associate General Counsel provides legal services to AEV, AEV-managed business units, and other assigned business units to help manage legal and regulatory risks. The role focuses on contract management, supports special projects and dispute matters, and ensures that legal documents comply with applicable laws, Group standards, and Board-approved risk parameters. The position serves as the Legal Point of Contact for assigned projects, coordinates with external counsel as needed, contributes to the legal knowledge center, and supports initiatives that advance the Legal team's objectives.

What You'll Do

• Deal Execution and Portfolio Management: Serve as the Legal Point of Contact for transactions and projects, leading legal document review, drafting, and negotiations to protect AEV's and its business units' interests.
• Contracts Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, AEV Legal standards, and approved risk parameters while minimizing legal risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate with external counsel and advisors to ensure timely completion of regulatory filings, including PCC and SEC requirements.
• Knowledge Development and Sharing: Develop and maintain legal resources, templates, and training materials, communicate regulatory updates, and support Legal team initiatives.
• External Counsel Management: Oversee external legal counsel and advisors, ensuring quality, cost-effective services and strong alignment with AEV's business and legal requirements.
• Simplification, AI, and Data Enablement: Improve legal processes through simplified contract reviews, accessible knowledge resources, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Team Development: Supervise and develop team members through effective delegation, coaching, and feedback to strengthen capabilities and ensure quality legal support.
• Governance and Corporate Secretarial: Oversee assigned corporate secretarial, stock transfer, and governance activities, ensuring compliance with SEC reporting and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; must be a member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience in contracts, commercial transactions, dispute resolution, or related corporate legal practice.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate and commercial law, including regulatory requirements applicable to AEV and its business units.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide practical legal advice in a business environment.