Associate Legal Counsel

Salmon Group, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Salmon Group, Inc. seeks a seasoned lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including sales agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and service agreements, ensuring compliance with policy and law.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal counsels to obtain final drafts, route for approval, and execute in a timely manner, while maintaining an up-to-date contract inventory.

Qualifications

• LLB degree and IBP membership in good standing are required.
• 2–5 years banking or corporate law experience as a lawyer.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract administration or similar.
• Strong ability to review, negotiate, and administer contracts with meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with contract management software and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts (sales, vendor, NDA, service).
• Ensure contract compliance with company policies and legal requirements; revise as needed.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal counsels to finalize drafts and obtain approvals.
• Prepare and update contract inventories and ensure proper documentation and accessibility.
• Maintain a contract tracker and communicate statuses to stakeholders.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal/termination; monitor performance.
• Develop templates, SOPs, and management tools for contracts.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Legal interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

IBP member in good standing

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including but not limited to sales contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and service agreements.
• Ensure that contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards, and revise contracts as necessary.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal counsels to ensure that final draft contracts are agreed upon by all parties, routed for approval, and executed in a timely manner.
• Prepare and update inventory of contracts and agreements of the Company, ensuring that all contracts are accurately documented, stored, and easily accessible.
• Maintain an updated contract tracker to ensure that all contracts are within Contract Management radar, and provide effective communications to all stakeholders about the status of all active contracts.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including contract initiation, execution, performance monitoring, and contract renewal or termination.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, standard operating procedures, and contract management tools.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate contractual risks.
• Monitor contract compliance and performance, and enforce contract terms as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in contract law, regulations, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Member of the IBP in good standing
• Banking experience (at least 2-5 years experience as a Lawyer)
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of contract management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with legal aspects of contracting including reading and interpreting contracts and related documentation, ability to prepare amendments, and ability to explain to stakeholders the specifics of the contracts.
• Proficiency in contract review, negotiation, and administration, with a keen eye for detail in contract documentation.
• Familiarity with contract management software.