Junior Corporate Counsel — Contracts & Compliance

Sky Freight Brokerage Inc.; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Emergency Leave

Paid Training

13th-month salary

Retirement Benefit

Job summary

Sky Freight Brokerage Inc. is seeking a corporate lawyer to draft and negotiate contracts, support executive negotiations, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will review corporate filings, guide on governance, and advise on acquisitions and labor matters from our Parañaque City office. Ideal candidates are Bar Passers with 1–2 years in a corporate setting, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proactive risk-aware mindset.

Qualifications

• Must be a Bar Passer.
• 1–2 years of corporate experience preferred.
• New Bar Passers are welcome to apply.
• In-depth knowledge of legal management and processes.
• Possess people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Result-oriented with initiative and ability to escalate legal risk.
• Detail-oriented and analytical.
• Willing to work from Mon–Fri at the main office in Parañaque City.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence to ensure compliance and enforceability.
• Assist the Vice President during contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and mitigating risk.
• Review and verify Secretary Certificates and other corporate filings for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and corporate governance processes.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory and industry-specific matters.
• Support acquisitions, restructuring, mergers, and strategic decisions.
• Deliver well-researched legal opinions to internal stakeholders.
• Notify business teams about significant regulatory changes affecting operations.
• Oversee legal aspects of commercial transactions and partnerships.
• Mentor new counsel and legal staff to ensure quality work.
• Handle labor disputes and employment-law matters in line with policies.
• Develop and update company policies and employee handbook.
• Lead training and awareness sessions across departments on legal topics.
• Protect the company and affiliates legally; represent in required matters.
• Oversee transition to digital processes with regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bar Passer

People Management

Leadership Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinker

Detail-oriented

Initiative / Risk Awareness

Job description

Sky Freight Brokerage Inc. is seeking a corporate lawyer to draft and negotiate contracts, support executive negotiations, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will review corporate filings, guide on governance, and advise on acquisitions and labor matters from our Parañaque City office. Ideal candidates are Bar Passers with 1–2 years in a corporate setting, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proactive risk-aware mindset.