Executive Legal Counsel

Ideal Ignite; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Ignite is seeking an Executive Legal Counsel to work directly with a principal, advising on corporate strategy, regulatory affairs, and government engagements.

You will prepare briefings, draft opinions, coordinate with partners and staff, and help oversee the firm's legal work across agencies, committees, and external partners. This is a high-visibility role designed for growth under close mentorship and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and Philippine Bar admission required.
• 2–6 years of legal practice.
• Experience in corporate, regulatory, or government-related work preferred.
• Strong research, drafting, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advisory to principal and participate in decision-making.
• Prepare comprehensive briefing materials before meetings.
• Draft legal opinions, memos, and presentations; coordinate teams.
• Support government liaison activities with agencies and regulators.
• Track active matters and follow up with associates and partners.
• Contribute to strategy development and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctor (Philippines)

Bar admission to Philippine Bar

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We're looking for a lawyer who wants to work directly with one principal rather than manage a portfolio independently. You'll be in the room where decisions are made—advising clients, attending high-level government meetings, preparing legal strategy, coordinating with partners and associates, and helping oversee the firm's work. This role offers exceptional exposure to corporate practice, public service, legislative work, media, and executive decision‑making. It is designed for someone who wants to accelerate their growth through close mentorship while taking on real responsibility. Executive Legal Counsel handles and filters content, legal preparation, documents, briefings before reaching the principal.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Executive Adviser
  • Before every meeting: Prepare comprehensive briefing materials before meetings, including legal risks, talking points, strategic recommendations, and anticipated questions.
  • After every meeting: Follow up by tracking action items, deadlines after meetings
• Legal Strategy
  • Run research on:
    • Difficult issues
    • Legal Opinions
    • New legislation
    • Regulatory concerns
• Government Liaison
  • Accompany the principal during engagements with government agencies, Congress, regulators, and other public institutions.
  • Coordinate professionally with government officials, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Firm Oversight
  • Tracks every active matter and does follow up for associates and partners if only needed
• Writing
  • Drafts legal opinions, position papers, memos, letters, proposals, presentations, and would coordinate other lawyers, associates, and staff assigned for other matters and filters.
  • Drafts some initial presentation and oversees team assigned for research for consultancy
• Executive Office
  • Work closely with the Executive Assistant to ensure the principal is fully prepared for meetings, engagements, and strategic initiatives.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Juris Doctor degree and admitted to the Philippine Bar.
• 2–6 years of legal practice.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Corporate law
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Government transactions
  • Procurement
  • Legislative work
  • Regulatory agencies
  • Commercial contracts
  • Corporate governance
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Confident in providing legal advice while remaining open to coaching and continuous learning.
• Willing to travel and accompany the principal to meetings and engagements.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Articulate and an excellent communicator
• Professional, polished, and well-presented
• Confident without being arrogant
• Politically aware and exercises sound judgment
• Comfortable interacting with everyone—from frontline staff to senior government officials and executives
• Proactive and highly organized
• Calm under pressure and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Resilient, adaptable, and receptive to constructive feedback
• Intelligent, hardworking, and resourceful
• Loyal, dependable, and committed to long‑term growth
• Personable and enjoys building professional relationships
• Ambitious and eager to learn through close mentorship
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, high‑level environments

NOTE:

Can start before August 2026.

If you're looking for a role where you'll learn faster, take on real responsibility, and develop into a trusted legal adviser while working closely with an experienced leader, we'd love to hear from you.