In-House Counsel: Corporate, Compliance & IP

New Century Innovative Star International Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food allowance

Paid Holidays

13th month pay

Birthday Bonus

SSS, PhilHealth, Pagibig

Job summary

New Century Innovative Star International Corp. is hiring an in-house Company Lawyer to act as a strategic advisor across corporate, regulatory, contractual, and risk management matters.

You will draft, negotiate, and review contracts, guide regulatory compliance, and oversee corporate governance while supervising paralegals. The role requires a JD and Philippine Bar admission, with at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in-house.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to the Philippine Bar.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant legal experience in corporate, regulatory, contract, and IP law; in-house experience preferred.
• Experience with governance, board communications, and secretarial duties.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and ensure compliance with laws and regulations relevant to the business (corporate, labor, contract, data protection, AML/KYC, gaming, securities, tax, IP, etc.).
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess impact, and implement policy changes.
• Liaise with government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and maintain internal compliance policies, training programs, and controls.
• Support corporate governance activities, including formation, maintenance of corporate records, board materials, resolutions, and filings.
• Manage statutory and regulatory filings; oversee annual reports and company secretarial duties as applicable.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and approve commercial agreements, licensing, NDAs, SLAs, partnerships, and vendor contracts.
• Coordinate contract lifecycle from creation to renewal/termination; identify and mitigate risks.
• Oversee or coordinate litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution activities; liaise with external counsel.
• Manage IP portfolio (trademarks, copyrights, patents) including clearance, registration, maintenance, and enforcement strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admission to Philippine Bar

Job description

New Century Innovative Star International Corp. is hiring an in-house Company Lawyer to act as a strategic advisor across corporate, regulatory, contractual, and risk management matters.

You will draft, negotiate, and review contracts, guide regulatory compliance, and oversee corporate governance while supervising paralegals. The role requires a JD and Philippine Bar admission, with at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in-house.