Associate Lawyer (Subic)

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw) seeks an Associate Lawyer for its Subic office. This full-time on-site role involves providing legal advice, researching, drafting and reviewing documents, and representing clients in proceedings.

The ideal candidate holds Philippine Bar admission, strong writing and analytical skills, and experience in litigation, corporate services, IP, tax, and employment law.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Philippine Bar with a valid license to practice law.
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills.
• Ability to draft and review contracts and other documents.
• Experience in litigation, dispute resolution, and case management.
• Knowledge of corporate services, intellectual property, tax and employment law.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to clients and represent them in proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on developments.
• Draft and review legal documents and contracts.
• Collaborate with teams on complex cases.
• Manage files and maintain client relations under pressure.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Litigation experience

Corporate law knowledge

Intellectual property knowledge

Tax and employment law awareness

Client relations

Bar admission Philippines

Job description

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw), founded in 1945, is one of the Philippines' largest and most prestigious law firms. Offering a comprehensive range of legal services, the firm specializes in areas such as banking, corporate law, tax, dispute resolution, employment law, and intellectual property, among others. SyCipLaw serves a diverse portfolio of clients, including domestic and international corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. The firm is recognized as a top-tier legal institution by various renowned ranking bodies, such as Chambers Asia Pacific, The Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation. SyCipLaw is proud to provide solutions-oriented legal expertise that meets the evolving needs of its clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Lawyer at the Subic office of SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan. The Associate Lawyer will be responsible for providing legal advice, conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, representing clients in legal proceedings, and collaborating with teams on complex cases. The role also involves staying abreast of legal developments, managing files, and maintaining client relations.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents
• Experience in litigation, dispute resolution, and case management
• Knowledge in corporate services, intellectual property, tax, and employment law
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal and client relations skills
• Admission to the Philippine Bar with a valid license to practice law
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to professional conduct