Corporate Lawyer

iCare HMO; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

iCare HMO in Makati, Philippines seeks a Corporate Lawyer to safeguard the company’s interests and ensure compliance with laws and regulator issuances. The role provides guidance to executives on legal matters and supports contract and policy development.

You will manage legal documents, assist in regulatory reporting, and help advance business processes while mitigating risks. Bar admission and at least 3 years in corporate settings are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in corporate setup or related field with management exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and legal documents to ensure compliance with laws and regulator issuances; advise on legal matters for company decisions.
• Provide legal services and guidance to different departments; represent the company in regulatory proceedings as needed.
• Ensure compliance and monitoring with AMLA and DP act requirements; prepare and file reportorial requirements with authorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Leadership

MS Office

Attention to detail

Good moral character

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD

Bar Passer in good standing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Corporate Lawyer shall protect the interest of the Company by ensuring that Company transactions and operations comply with applicable laws and government regulations. Moreover, he shall provide guidance to Company officials on all legal matters.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Contracts and Legal Document Management

1. Ensure that all legal documents and contracts, particularly its health care agreement shall be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and issuances of industry regulators, as well as to internal Company policies.
2. Issue Quitclaims/ Waiver Forms /subrogation for health care members, when requested by the Medical Department.

Legal Services

1. Ensure the availability of legal advice and other legal services for the specific needs of the different departments.

1. Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
2. Aid in developing company policies and position on legal issues
3. Represent company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, regulatory bodies, etc)

Compliance and Monitoring

1. Ensure compliance and reportorial requirements of various regulatory bodies;
2. Develop, review, and update policies, manual and/or guidelines for compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the Data Privacy Act.
3. Ensure prompt submission of reportorial requirements with the Anti-Money Laundering Council and the National Privacy Council.

Corporate Housekeeping

1. Performance of Assistant Corporate Secretarial Services which covers ensuring completeness of materials for Board Members.

Improvement of business processes and best practices

1. Continue to research and update his/her legal knowledge and competencies applicable to the business requirements and processes of the Unit;
2. Anticipate and guard Company against legal risks.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor. Bar Passer and must be in good standing.
2. Experience: Minimum 3 years work experience in corporate setup or in a related field with management experience;
3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interpersonal skills that enable the incumbent to work with, motivate and influence people at all levels;

• Written and spoken communication skills that allow the incumbent to inform and advise others clearly;

• With excellent analytical, organizational and leadership skills;

• Proficient in MS applications;

• Must be of good moral character and interpersonal skills;

• Hard-working with keen acumen to details.