Global Operations Legal Counsel

TRT Global Solutions; Mabalacat; On-site; PHP 2,232,000 - 2,790,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Commission pay

Job summary

TRT Shared Services is seeking a highly qualified Legal Counsel to oversee global operations across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on business contracts and labor law. Based in Clark Global City, Philippines, the role guides management to minimize risk, maximize revenue, and ensure compliance across contracts and corporate governance.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in corporate law, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a law degree.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in business environment.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.
• Full comprehension of the external environment influences on a corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree.
• MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage;

Responsibilities

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance).
• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies.
• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority).
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces.
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation.
• Handle litigation when needed.

Skills

Corporate law

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Integrity

Judgement

Education

Law degree (JD or equivalent)

Business administration degree (advantage)

Job description

TRT Shared Services is seeking a highly qualified Legal Counsel to oversee global operations across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on business contracts and labor law. Based in Clark Global City, Philippines, the role guides management to minimize risk, maximize revenue, and ensure compliance across contracts and corporate governance.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in corporate law, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a law degree.