Legal and Litigation Manager

Elev8 Holdings, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO & Life Insurance

Fitness Membership

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Birthday Allowance

Newlywed Benefits

Bereavement Leave

Company Events

Job summary

Elev8 Holdings, Inc. seeks a Legal and Litigation Manager to oversee the company’s legal affairs across its subsidiaries. You will provide strategic counsel to executives, manage complex litigation, and lead drafting and negotiation of corporate contracts.

The role safeguards against risks while supporting growth and investment agendas. You will coordinate with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure legally sound policies and practices, while ensuring compliance with national and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD, admitted to practice law.
• 3–5 years in corporate law or legal management.
• Experience in holdings or multi-industry environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to the Board and senior management on corporate law and regulatory matters.
• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of service agreements, site contracts, and partnerships.
• Oversee litigation, labor disputes, and arbitration with external counsel when needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including SEC filings and industry rules.
• Implement governance frameworks and monitor ethics and transparency.
• Conduct regular legal audits and risk assessments with internal teams.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure lawful project execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

The Legal and Litigation Manager is responsible for overseeing the legal affairs of the holdings company and its subsidiaries, ensuring that all business operations are conducted in full compliance with national and international laws. This role involves providing high-level strategic legal advice to executive leadership, managing complex litigation, and leading the drafting and negotiation of various corporate contracts and agreements. The Legal Manager serves as a primary safeguard against legal risks while facilitating the company’s growth and investment agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal counsel to the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate law, regulatory requirements, and strategic business decisions.

• Contract Management: Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of legal documents, including service agreements, site contracts, and partnership proposals.

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Oversee and manage any ongoing litigation, labor disputes, or arbitration cases, coordinating with external counsel when necessary.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to all statutory requirements, including SEC filings and industry-specific regulations.

• Corporate Governance: Implement and monitor corporate governance frameworks and policies to ensure ethical conduct and transparency across all business units.

• Risk Mitigation: Conduct regular legal audits and risk assessments to identify and address potential legal vulnerabilities before they impact operations.

• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, HR, and Operations departments to ensure all internal policies and project executions are legally sound.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate law, legal management, or as a practicing attorney.

• Sector Knowledge: Previous experience in a holdings company or multi-industry environment is highly preferred.

• Technical Skills: Deep mastery of the Revised Corporation Code, labor laws, and securities regulations.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and leadership capabilities with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

• HMO and Group Life Insurance

• Anytime Fitness Membership

• 12 days Vacation Leave and 12 days Sick Leave

• Birthday Allowance and Newlywed Benefits

• Bereavement Leave with Financial Assistance

• Company Events