Junior Lawyer

Private Advertiser; Pasig; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Philippines is seeking a legal counsel responsible for negotiating contracts, advising executives, and managing legal compliance. The ideal candidate will have an LLB or Juris Doctor, with 2-3 years of experience and a solid understanding of corporate law. This role requires engagement with various legal matters, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

• Graduate of LLB or Juris Doctor from a reputable law school.
• 2-3 years of experience in general practice of law.
• Bar Examination passed and member of IBP.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, write, and review agreements and contracts.
• Advise on legal issues regarding real property.
• Represent the company in hearings and mediations.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Research

Contract Review

Advisory

Education

LLB or Juris Doctor

Job description

The position is responsible for providing assistance to the Department Head.

I. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiates, writes, and reviews agreements and contracts;

• Offers counsel on a variety of legal issues, particularly, those relating to ownership development and transfer of real property

• Advises executives on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various deals

• Provides assistance with joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers, and acquisitions;

• Drafts and prepares other legal documents in relation to regulatory compliance or licensing

• Researches unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable status, judicial decisions, and codes;

• Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights of the company;

• Reviews advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements

• Transfers Title of raw land and acquisitions, DHSUD compliance, acquisition due diligence;

• Preparation and review of pleadings, motions, memoranda, and briefs to be submitted to the courts or quasi-judicial agencies;

• Attend and represent the company in all hearings of cases filed by or against the company;

• Attends to mediations, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings involving the company

II. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• The candidate must be a graduate of LLB or Juris Doctor from a reputable law school or university

• Must have at least 2-3 years of experience in general practice of law from a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel of a corporation

• Must pass the Bar Examination and a member in good standing of the Integrated Bard of the Philippines (IBP)

• Must be results-oriented, assertive, and able to work under pressure

• With ability to demonstrate working relationships internally and externally