Junior Legal Counsel - Land and Property

Helix Mining and Development Corporation; Rizal; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A mining development firm located in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support due diligence for property investments, assist in contract drafting, and provide legal advice on various matters. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Law, strong skills in legal research, and attention to detail. This role involves monitoring company properties and assisting in legal documentation for disputes.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree in Law or a related field.
• Experience in legal research and documentation is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on properties for investment.
• Implement an effective system for monitoring real property assets.
• Assist in securing ownership rights over company properties.
• Support counsel in preparing documentation for lawsuits.
• Draft and review contracts related to company operations.

Skills

Legal research

Documentation preparation

Contract drafting

Property management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Law or related field

Job description

1. Assist in the conduct of due diligence. Conduct due diligence on properties eyed by the Company for investment like future expansion or possible source of additional raw materials.The review includes site inspection, technical research, validation and evaluation of documents and verification of involved parties (owners or those with SPA) prior to endorsement to project proponent.
2. Assist in the implement and maintain an effective and efficient system for monitoring and accounting of real property assets and cases connected to it. Implement and maintain a systemfor monitoring, accounting and updating all real properties owned or leased by the Company and their corresponding records such as Original Certificate of Title (OCT) or Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT), electronic map, contracts, permits, and other related documentsto make it readily available at all times.
3. Assist in securing and protecting the Company’s ownership and enjoyment over real properties acquired, leased or exchanged. Assist in monitoring cases and claims related to all Company properties.
4. Assist in protecting and defending the rights and enjoyment of the Company over properties which are subject of dispute/s. Where there is an issue as to ownership and/or possession, jobholder determines the validity of the claim and gives recommendations for disposition by Management.
5. Assist the handling counsel in the research, documentation and preparation of requirements for lawsuits involving properties, taxes, permits and licenses for and/or against the company.
6. Assist in the disposal of Non-Essential Real Property Assets.
7. Assist the Real Property Manager in providing legal advice and services on all matters/issues with legal consequences brought before the office, including but not limited to counselling, and/or assistance on regulatory, documentation, negotiation, due diligence of various businesses and transactions.
8. Draft and review contracts and other legal documents involving the company or directly related to or pertaining to its operations to ensure compliance with the policies and standards of the company.