Legal Counsel

CITADEL Pacific Ltd; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CITADEL Pacific Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risks across the organization. You will support strategic decision-making and oversee contracts, governance, and corporate transactions.

The role requires a JD or LLB, active Philippine Bar membership, and at least 3 years of experience, ideally in a law firm setting. Excellence in communication and ethics is essential.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB degree required.
• Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience, preferably with a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory law.
• Experience in contract negotiation, litigation management, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on legal matters related to operations, contracts, governance, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and statutory requirements.
• Manage disputes and coordinate with external counsel for litigation.
• Conduct legal research and monitor changes in legislation affecting the business.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and regulatory interactions.
• Support corporate transactions such as M&A, restructuring, and board governance.
• Provide training and guidance on legal and compliance topics to internal teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation management

Compliance

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ethical judgment

Education

JD or LLB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Legal Counsel provides expert legal advice to the organization, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks, and supporting strategic decision-making. This role is critical in safeguarding the company's legal standing and enabling ethical, compliant business operations.

Responsibilities:

The Employee will:

• Advise management on legal matters related to business operations, contracts, governance, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and statutory requirements.
• Manage disputes and oversee litigation, including coordination with external counsel.
• Conduct legal research and monitor changes in legislation affecting the business.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and regulatory interactions.
• Support corporate transactions such as M&A, restructuring, and board governance.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and compliance topics.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence or Bachelor of Laws Degree holder.
• Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience (preferably with experience working in a law firm).
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory law.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, litigation management, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment.

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About CITADEL Pacific

CITADEL Pacific Ltd. (CPL) is a diversified private holding company with operations in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, the Republic of Palau, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Territory of Guam.

Our holdings range from controlling stakes in companies engaged in telecommunications, retail, petroleum and gas distribution, commercial, and industrial property, in-flight catering, and manpower services. Recent acquisitions entering Solar and Data Center businesses position CITADEL to future facing and fast-growing industries in renewables energy and digital infrastructure. Our recent acquisitions of Solar and Data Center businesses position CITADEL in future-facing, fast-growing industries within the renewable energy and digital infrastructure sectors.

We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes a base salary determined by factors such as role, experience, skill set, and location. Additionally, eligible employees may receive discretionary bonuses based on both company performance and individual achievements. Our benefits and programs are designed to meet the needs of our employees and are benchmarked to the market. Detailed information regarding compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.