Head of Legal

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page in Makati seeks a Head of Legal to lead the legal function and ensure compliance with laws across the business services organisation in the Philippines.

The role provides expert legal guidance, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing litigation, and mentoring a legal team while aligning strategies with company goals.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law and a valid license to practice law.
• Extensive expertise in corporate law, compliance, and legal risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Experience in managing litigation and regulatory matters.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Leadership skills to manage and develop a legal team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the legal function, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide expert legal advice to support business decisions and operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the business.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate legal risks.
• Supervise and mentor the legal team to achieve departmental objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Law degree

Job description

• Opportunity to lead the legal function.
• Competitive compensation with career development opportunities.

About Our Client

An organisation within the business services industry located in Makati.

Job Description

• Oversee the legal function, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide expert legal advice to support business decisions and operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the business.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate legal risks.
• Supervise and mentor the legal team to achieve departmental objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Legal should have:

• A degree in Law and a valid license to practice law.
• Extensive expertise in corporate law, compliance, and legal risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Experience in managing litigation and regulatory matters.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Leadership skills to manage and develop a legal team effectively.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead the legal function in a reputable organisation.