Associate Legal Counsel

D.M. CONSUNJI, INC. (DMCI); Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DMCI, a leading Philippine construction company, seeks a seasoned Lawyer to provide general legal support with emphasis on corporate, contracts, and regulatory requirements. The role requires at least 15 years of relevant construction-industry experience, including joint ventures, and a law degree with a passed Philippine Bar.

The successful candidate will draft and review contracts, counsel executives, negotiate deals, and manage legal risk across the company’s operations in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Laws and must have passed the Philippine Bar.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, with construction industry exposure and joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Provides analysis / strategies and counsels on legal and policy issues.
• Ensures that all transactions and agreements are within the framework of law; anticipates and guards against legal risks.
• Represents the company or its officials in various legal proceedings.
• Prepares contracts and reviews business documents.
• Writes and administers client contracts.
• Develops and recommends improvements on legal documents, contracts, forms, instruments.
• Writes reviews and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents.
• Prepares briefs and other legal documents.
• Undertakes research into a variety of legal issues, relevant laws, rules, regulations, orders.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Company’s business to identify trends and formulate structures and strategies.
• Negotiates business agreements.
• Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Company Description

D.M. Consunji, Inc. (DMCI), founded in 1954, is recognized as the “Builder of Landmarks” and is one of the leading construction companies in the Philippines. The company is known for pioneering advanced engineering and construction techniques with high technological content, supported by a tradition of responsiveness and innovation. DMCI has completed close to 1,000 diverse local and international projects, earning the trust of institutional clients, commercial customers, and government agencies. Its portfolio includes infrastructure, industrial plants, commercial complexes, transport, utilities, and service sector projects that contribute to quality of life and economic growth. DMCI operates under DMCI Holdings, Inc., a listed holding company that consolidates its construction-related businesses, subsidiaries, and affiliates.

Role Description:

Provides general legal support with emphasis on corporate, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides analysis / strategies and counsels on legal and policy issues;
• Ensures that all transactions and agreements made by the company and client are within the framework of law. Anticipates and guards against legal risks facing the company;
• Represents the company or its officials in various legal proceedings;
• Prepares contracts and reviews business documents;
• Writes and administers client contracts;
• Develops and recommends improvements on legal documents, contracts, forms, instruments;
• Writes reviews and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents;
• Prepares briefs and other legal documents;
• Undertakes research into a variety of legal issues, relevant laws, rules, regulations, orders;
• Develops a thorough understanding of familiarity with the Company’s business, its people, markets, facilities, customers and competitors in order to identify trends and formulate appropriate structures and strategies;
• Negotiates business agreements;
• Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of Bachelor of Laws and must have passed the Philippine Bar

Experience:

Must have at least 15 years of relevant experience, with construction industry and exposure to joint ventures.