Corporate Counsel

Wonese Philippines; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and manufacturing firm is seeking a Lawyer with extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation. The role requires collaboration with a legal team and various departments, ensuring contractual agreements comply with legal standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Law and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. This position is based onsite in Quezon City.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor's in Law.
• Must be a Lawyer.
• Minimum of five years of experience in contract drafting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a legal team and other departments.
• Ensure contractual agreements are legally binding.
• Track deviations from standard provisions.
• Create and maintain relationships with business partners.
• Maintain records of correspondence and documentation.
• Educate business partners on contract review processes.
• Continuously improve contracts processes.

Skills

Contract drafting & negotiation

Multinational experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Overview

Draft, evaluate, revise, and negotiate a variety of contracts in our global manufacturing/technology business including vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, sales of products and services, purchasing of materials and services, supply chain, and leases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a legal team consisting of lawyers, paralegals, and office staff, in addition to AE employees in other departments including HR, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Business Units.
• Ensure that the terms of contractual agreements are written in a language that is legally binding in accordance with the objectives of the business, and are in compliance with company policies, legal playbooks, and applicable law.
• Track deviations from standard playbook provisions or contract guidelines.
• Create and maintain relationships with business partners within the AE business and serve as the first point of contact for matters concerning contracts.
• Maintain records of correspondence and documentation in relation to existing contracts and those in process.
• Educate business partners on the process for contract review.
• Continuously improve contracts intake and throughput processes and oversee contracts administration processes, possibly including supervision of a contracts administrator

Qualifications

• A graduate of a Bachelor\'s in Law
• Must be a Lawyer
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in contract drafting and negotiation with experience in multinational companies.
• Must be willing to work onsite around Ortigas, Pasig or Eastwood, Quezon City