AVP for Legal

AboitizPower; Mariveles; Hybrid; PHP 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower seeks an AVP – Legal to lead the legal team, protect the company from significant risks, and guide associates. You will work with the Legal Team to deliver results, support strategic initiatives, and drive governance across energy projects.

In this executive role, you will supervise lawyers, oversee contracts, disputes, and regulatory matters, and coordinate with external counsel. The position emphasizes leadership, integrity, and shaping policy in a dynamic energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed lawyer in good standing with the Philippine Bar.
• Five years of legal experience in energy sector or related field.
• Proven leadership experience with direct supervision of a legal team.
• Experience in contract review, negotiation, and due diligence for M&A/Project developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the legal team and supervise Associate General Counsels.
• Review contracts and negotiate terms to advance business interests.
• Represent the Thermal BG in proceedings; coordinate with AP Legal on case strategy.
• Support due diligence, closing, and post-closing activities for M&A and joint ventures; review EPC contracts.
• Identify and manage external legal counsels and advisory firms.
• Monitor legal developments and ensure governance and ISMS compliance.

Skills

Legal Leadership

Contracts Drafting

Negotiation

Dispute Resolution

M&A & Project Apps

External Counsel Mgmt

Education

LL.B. or JD

Philippine Bar admission

IBP membership

MCLE compliant

Job description

Job ID: 4742
Location: Mariveles
Company: GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co.
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Probationary
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Assistant Vice President for Legal (AVP – Legal)

Location: Pasig City, Manila, Philippines

Job Level: Executive
Business Unit: Transition Business Group

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As AVP – Legal, you will guide the legal team, protecting the company from significant legal risks, and overseeing the work of Associate General Counsels and contribute directly to transforming energy for a better world. You will work closely with Legal Team to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Legal Leadership & Team Supervision: Provide leadership to the legal team, oversee and evaluate the output and performance of Associate General Counsel(s), and handle team training and leave management.
• Contracts Support & Negotiation: Review templated and non-templated contracts, act as the legal point of contact for energy and non-energy contracts, and support business leaders in negotiating contract terms to advance business interests.
• Dispute Resolution & Case Management: Represent the Thermal Business Group (BG) in administrative, judicial, and energy/non-energy proceedings; collaborate with AP Legal on case strategies for civil, criminal, labor, and arbitration matters; and assist with environmental, land, and insurance dispute workflows.
• Transactions, Project Builds & M&A: Support due diligence, closing, and post-closing activities for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures; review and negotiate EPC contracts, tender documents, and contractor dispute remedies for project development initiatives.
• External Counsel Management: Identify, negotiate engagement terms for, coordinate with, and evaluate external legal counsels and advisory firms to ensure commercially beneficial and high-quality legal support.
• General Advisory & Strategic Risk Management: Address day-to-day corporate queries, monitor legal developments in the power sector, assess legal risk factors, formulate policy improvements, and maintain corporate governance and Information Security Management System (ISMS) compliance.

Role

To Succeed in this Role, we need someone who:

• Demonstrates Above Average proficiency across critical functional competencies:
  • Legal Knowledge and sharing within the Philippine power industry
  • Contracts Drafting, Review & Management
  • Negotiation & Business Communication
  • General Legal Advisory (corporate housekeeping/governance, labor law, civil, criminal, and administrative law)
  • M&A Implementation, Project Integration & Project Management
  • External Counsel Management and internal process controls
• Champions People & Culture: Builds an organizational culture of competence, high performance, and teamwork while actively promoting corporate core values and developing team members.
• Operates as a Strategic Business Partner: Effectively coordinates across cross-functional units (SHES, Compliance, HR, Lands, ERM, and Executive Leadership) to protect the organization from significant legal exposure.

Education & Experience

What You Will Need:

• Must be a licensed lawyer and member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• Professional Standing & Certifications:
  • In good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)
  • Compliant with Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements
  • LawLab Year 1 or equivalent specialized training with a focus on energy-related courses
• Bachelor of Laws ( LL.B. ) or Juris Doctor ( J.D. )
• Professional Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant work experience as a licensed legal professional in an energy-related field or a business complementary to the energy sector.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a managerial role with direct supervision over a legal team.

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, We Honor You Not Just As a Professional, But As a Person. Our Promise Is To Provide a Workplace Where You Can Thrive Through

• Powered by People : We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth : Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work : Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture : Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters : We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

AboitizPower is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our purpose of driving change for a better world. We consider and encourage all applicants without discriminating against age, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, disability, political opinion, religion, nationality, marital or parental status (including pregnancy), ethnicity or other status protected by law. Our equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies apply in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, regularization, promotions, transfers, discipline, termination, benefits and training.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.

Together, let’s power your future.