Legal Counsel

ACM Landholdings, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in property management in Makati is seeking an Executive with legal expertise. The role involves providing legal support, ensuring compliance with laws, and overseeing the legal team. You will advise management on legal issues and handle litigation matters. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of corporate law and experience in managing compliance for multiple companies. This full-time position offers a chance to significantly contribute to the firm's legal framework.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal support and advice to upper management on relevant legal issues.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and applicable laws.
• Conducts due diligence on new projects and advises management.
• Executes procedures for protecting the company's trademarks.
• Handles litigation matters, including drafting and filing pleadings.

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Provides legal support and advice to upper management on relevant legal issues involving the management of the firm, from risks in project inception to customer concerns and refunds.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, statutory regulations, and applicable laws, including the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Data Privacy Act, and Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development regulations.
• Conducts due diligence on new projects and advises management on associated risks.
• Assess and calculate risks in business processes and decision‑making.
• Executes procedures for protecting the companys trademarks, including registration.
• Handles litigation matters, including drafting and filing pleadings and entering appearances.
• Coordinates with and serves as primary liaison to all external counsel retained by the company.
• Monitors changes in relevant laws and contributes to enhancing the companys legal knowledge base.
• Oversees and manages the Legal Team.
• Handles corporate housekeeping for 11 companies and 1 foundation, ensuring compliance with SEC reportorial regulations.
• Provides legal support for special projects as required by the company.
• Acts as Secretariat for the Companys Management Committee.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources, Administrative, and Legal