Associate Legal Counsel

Salmon Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Salmon Group seeks an experienced Contracts Lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including sales, vendor, NDAs, and service contracts. You will ensure adherence to policies and legal standards while coordinating with internal teams and external counsels to achieve timely execution.

Responsibilities include maintaining contract inventories, trackers, and templates, plus overseeing contract lifecycle, risk assessment, and enforcement of terms.

Qualifications

• LLB and IBP in good standing required.
• Banking experience as a lawyer (2–5 years) preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in contract administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts (sales, vendor, NDAs, service agreements).
• Ensure contracts comply with policies, legal requirements, and industry standards; revise as needed.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal counsels to finalize drafts, secure approvals, and execute timely.
• Prepare and update inventory of contracts and agreements; ensure accurate documentation and easy access.
• Maintain an updated contract tracker; communicate status of active contracts to stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Contract review and negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Documentation accuracy

Contract management software

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) / IBP in good standing

Banking law experience

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.