Corporate Lawyers

Starlight Business Consulting Services, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to handle commercial contracts, provide legal advice on corporate governance, and manage regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in corporate law and strong negotiation skills. This is an on-site position in Makati City, with a salary range of Php 50,000 - Php 70,000, negotiable for outstanding candidates.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in corporate or commercial law, ideally in a law firm or in-house.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage legal risks.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Master’s degree in Law

Job description

COMPANY: STARLIGHT BUSINESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES INC.

POSITION: CORPORATE LAWYER

WORK SET-UP: ON-SITE (Mon.-Fri.)

WORK LOCATION: Makati City, Manila

SALARY: Php 50,000 - Php 70,000 (negotiable for outstanding candidates)

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, MOUs, NDAs, partnership agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructures, and other strategic transactions.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage legal risks on behalf of the company.
• Ensure legal compliance across various jurisdictions and advise on legal implications of business decisions.
• Review and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and apply them to the company’s operations.
• Assist in policy development and internal legal training sessions as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in corporate or commercial law, ideally within a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.