Land Litigation Lawyer

Daiichi Properties, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Properties, Inc. seeks a Junior Corporate Legal Counsel specializing in Land Litigation and Contract Management to manage litigation, prepare and negotiate commercial contracts, and support AMLA compliance.

The role includes land acquisition due diligence and title transfer work, with travel to project sites as needed. The candidate must hold a JD or LLB, be a member of the Philippine bar, and have at least 5 years of combined experience in real estate law within law firms and in-house

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law (JD or LLB)
• Minimum 5 years of combined relevant experience in law firms and in-house counsel roles within real estate development
• Bar membership in good standing (Philippine bar)
• Knowledge of land acquisition and title transfer processes
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to travel to project locations

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for litigation management including risk analysis and resource allocation
• Coordinate with external counsels and manage law-firm relationships to ensure cost-effective representation
• Draft, review, and negotiate demand letters, pleadings, and legal documents aligning with business objectives
• Draft and issue demand letters to lessees with obligations and ensure compliance with contracts
• Oversee remedial actions in default cases and coordinate with internal/external teams for recovery
• Travel to project sites for boundary issues, ejectment, settlements, and factual investigations
• Appear in court or before quasi-judicial bodies when required
• Draft, evaluate, revise, and negotiate leases, NDAs, and service-provider contracts
• Ensure contracts are plain-language, compliant with regulations, and tracked through approval processes
• Conduct pre-acquisition due diligence and structure and finalize deeds of sale for land acquisitions
• Manage post-acquisition title-transfer requirements and coordinate filings with relevant offices
• Assist in AML compliance program development and reporting
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Skills

Legal research

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws

Tools

Microsoft Word

Office Suite

Job description

Daiichi Properties is a dynamic Philippine-based real estate developer committed to creating structures that are environmentally friendly and can inspire productivity through minimalist and functional design. Join our team and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and talents are valued and encouraged.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Junior Corporate Legal Counsel for Land Litigation and Contract Management plays a pivotal role in managing the company’s involvement in litigation and other legal disputes, and is responsible for preparing, negotiating, and closing commercial contracts across the business.

He/she will also handle land acquisition due diligence and title transfer work, and is expected to provide support for Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree – Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws.
• With a minimum of 5 years of combined relevant experience in a law firm and a similar in-house counsel position within a real estate development company.
• Eligibility: Member of the Philippine bar in good standing.
• Knowledge of land acquisition and title transfer processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to report to the office and willing to travel to different project locations from time to time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strategic plans for managing current and anticipated litigation, including risk analysis, resource allocation, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels and manage relationships with law firms handling litigation, ensuring cost-effective legal representation.
• Prepare, draft, and review demand letters, pleadings, and other legal documents, ensuring they meet legal standards and align with business objectives.
• Draft and issue demand letters to lessees with outstanding obligations, ensuring legal enforceability and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Implement appropriate remedial measures (padlocking, cutting off utilities, and repossession of leased properties) in cases of default, including coordination with other internal departments and external legal counsel to explore legal and business strategies for recovery.
• Travel to project sites as needed for resolution of boundary issues, ejectment of illegal occupants, settlement negotiations, fact-finding activities related to adverse claims and other matters requiring remedial action.
• Ensure and protect the welfare of the business and the representatives of the company in any court litigation or dispute resolution matters.
• Appear in court or before any quasi-judicial body on behalf of the business, if necessary.

Contract Management:

• Draft, evaluate, revise and negotiate a variety of contracts including but not limited to lease contracts, non-disclosure agreements, contracts with utility service providers, renewals and extension agreements.
• Ensure that the terms of the contracts are written in plain language that is legally binding and in accordance with business objectives and in compliance with the law, company policies and applicable regulations.
• Track deviations from standard contract templates.
• Proactively identify, analyze and suggest solutions for contract-related problems that arise internally or with other parties.
• Manage and track the contract approval process and document execution.

Land Acquisition and Title Transfer:

• Conduct pre-acquisition due diligence on the target property to be acquired to verify that the land is legally available for acquisition, the land title is clear and there are no legal disputes or encumbrances (e.g., mortgages or claims) that may affect the transaction.
• Structure the transaction and prepare the Deed of Sale and/or other implementing documents for the acquisition of the target lot.
• Finalize the transaction with the transfer of ownership, ensuring that legal title passes from the seller to the company.
• Conduct post-acquisition review of legal requirements for title transfer and propose appropriate remedial action for flagged risks, lacking documents and other requirements.
• Manage, oversee, and track the timely submission of dockets to the BIR, the Register of Deeds and the City Assessor’s Office.

AMLA Compliance:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s AML Compliance Program.
• Support the preparation, review, and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports and Covered Transaction Reports.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure AML compliance in customer due diligence, risk assessments, and investigations.
• Serve as the back-up contact person for AML-related inquiries and communications.

Special Projects:

• Perform other analogous tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Our office address:

Penthouse, The Finance Centre,

26th Street corner 9th Avenue,

For further details you may call

(02) 7-636-8888 local 3102

Look for Ms. Juvy Orbeta of Personnel Dept.

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday - 8:30am to 6:00pm