Junior Legal Counsel (Bar Exam Passer)

Private Advertiser; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in the Philippines seeks a licensed attorney to join its in-house Legal Department. The role involves contract review and drafting, contract management, legal due diligence, opinions, and corporate secretarial tasks.

Responsibilities include handling labor-law focused corporate litigation, and coordinating with Asia Legal Counsel as needed. Must be newly admitted or have 1–2 years’ corporate or litigation experience and be a member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and legal writing skills.
• Strong understanding of laws and regulations, as well as international legal principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cultures and time zones.
• Perform other assigned tasks by his/her superior to achieve department objectives.
• Newly admitted lawyer (2022) or lawyer with at least 1–2 years’ experience (corporate or litigation).

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Philippine In-House Legal Counsel.
• Assist the company in corporate legal matters including contract review and drafting, contract management, legal due diligence, legal opinions or advice and corporate secretarial tasks.
• Handle corporate litigation with focus on labor laws including filing of cases and hearings.
• Periodically assist the In-House Legal Counsel and Asia Legal Counsel with in-house legal and compliance matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Legal writing

Understanding of laws

Cross-cultural collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Law / JD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Account Development

• Report directly to the Philippine In-House Legal Counsel

• As part of the Legal Department, assist the company in corporate legal matters including but not limited to contract review and drafting, contract management, legal due diligence, legal opinions or advice and corporate secretarial tasks.

• Corporate litigation with focus on labor laws including filing of cases, preparation of pleadings/position papers, attending court hearings, etc.

• Periodically assist the Philippine In-House Legal Counsel and Asia Legal Counsel (in an ad-hoc basis) with the in-house legal and compliance matters of the Company.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Requirements

• Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Must be a licensed Philippine Attorney in good standing.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and legal writing skills.

• Strong understanding of laws and regulations, as well as international legal principles.

• Ability to work collaboratively across cultures and time zones.

• Perform other assigned tasks by his/her superior in the achievement of the department’s objectives and OCS business goals.

Qualifications

• Newly admitted lawyer (2022) or lawyer with at least 1-2 years’ experience (corporate or litigation)

• Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in good standing

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines

Functional Competencies

• Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Professional Excellence

• Managing Risk and Compliance

• Business Acumen

• Support and Solutions

• Implementation and Execution

• Drive and Resilience

• Knowledge sharing and Transformation.

Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical and research skills and attention details

• Organisation, time-management, and project management

• Problem Solving

• Teamworking, interpersonal skills and leadership

• Communication, networking, and confidence

• Adaptability and Flexibility