Legal Counsel

FAR EAST UNION INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT INC.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Far East Union Investment & Development Inc. in Makati seeks a competent Legal Counsel to support all company operations, ensuring compliance, managing corporate matters, mitigating risks, and delivering strategic legal advice.

The role requires drafting and negotiating contracts, handling corporate housekeeping, representing the company in proceedings, coordinating with external counsel for disputes, and advising on employment and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• Must hold LL.B. or JD (or equivalent).
• Member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• 3+ years in corporate law, preferably in-house or law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory laws.
• Experience in contract management, compliance, and governance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts and other legal documents.
• Manage corporate housekeeping and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the Company in legal proceedings, hearings, and negotiations.
• Coordinate with external counsel on litigation and disputes.
• Conduct legal research and advise on legal risks and business decisions.
• Review and advise on employment-related matters and company policies.
• Identify legal risks and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
• Keep management informed of changes in laws and regulations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Labor law

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Member in good standing of the Philippine Bar

Job description

Far East Union Investment & Development Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in the heart of Makati CBD, is a dynamic investment group specializing in Project Investment, Property Management, and Hotel & Resort Development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Far East Union Investment and Development Inc. is seeking a highly competent and business-oriented Legal Counsel to provide legal support across the Company's operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance, managing corporate legal matters, mitigating legal risks, and providing strategic legal advice to protect the Company's interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to management on corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage corporate housekeeping and ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the Company in legal proceedings, hearings, mediations, and negotiations, as necessary.
• Manage and monitor litigation, disputes, and claims involving the Company, in coordination with external counsel when necessary.
• Conduct legal research and provide sound recommendations on legal risks and business decisions.
• Review and advise on employment-related matters, company policies, and disciplinary actions.
• Identify legal risks and recommend preventive and corrective measures to safeguard the Company's interests.
• Keep management informed of changes in laws and regulations that may affect the Company's operations.
• Liaise with government agencies and regulatory bodies on legal and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in corporate law, preferably in an in-house or law firm setting.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory laws.
• Experience in contract management, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling real estate, property management, investment, or construction-related legal matters is an advantage.
• Experience dealing with government agencies and regulatory bodies is preferred.