Legal Counsel

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.; Philippines; Presencial; PHP 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dempsey Resource Management Inc. is seeking a senior legal professional in the Philippines to support US-based operations.

The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience across commercial, compliance, and/or litigation matters, with strong drafting and negotiation skills for domestic and international transactions. Strong knowledge of US consumer protection, advertising compliance, and privacy law is preferred.

Formación

• Law degree and 5–7 years of relevant legal experience (in-house or at a major law firm).
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial transactions; US and international vendors a plus.
• Knowledge of US consumer protection, advertising compliance, and privacy law preferred.
• Experience managing outside litigation counsel and dispute-resolution strategies.
• Curious about AI; follow AI law developments and use AI tools to enhance work.
• Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving needs.

Conocimientos

Commercial law

Compliance

Litigation

Contract drafting

AI in law

Adaptable

Fast-paced

Educación

Law degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Requirements

• Law Degree
• 5–7 years of relevant legal experience, either in-house or at a major law firm, with demonstrated breadth across commercial, compliance, and/or litigation matters for U.S. based companies
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial transactions; experience with manufacturing, supply, and purchase agreements with domestic (U.S.) and international factories and vendors a plus
• Working knowledge of U.S. consumer protection, advertising compliance, and/or privacy law strongly preferred
• Experience managing outside litigation counsel and overseeing dispute resolution strategies
• Genuine curiosity about AI and a willingness to work at its forefront - you follow developments in AI law and policy, actively use AI tools to enhance your own work, and aren’t waiting for someone else to figure it out
• Smart, personable, pragmatic, and diligent
• Comfortable keeping pace in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Able to adapt to evolving business needs while knowing when and where not to compromise

Bonus if you have:

• Hands-on experience using AI tools in a legal context — contract review, research, drafting, or workflow automation
• Experience in eCommerce, subscription, or DTC environments
• Familiarity with consumer-facing platforms, logistics providers, or supply chain vendors
• Any background in change management, process redesign, or legal operations