Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment

melcoresorts; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Melcore Resorts is seeking a Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment to guide employment law and labor relations while ensuring compliance with Philippine laws and internal policies. The role will oversee employee relations, policy development, disciplinary actions, and employment contracts, coordinating with HR and external counsel to manage legal risks.

The position entails advising Management on employment issues, monitoring labor legislation, representing the company in labor negotiations,

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice as a Lawyer.
• Minimum of three (3) year-experience in a law firm or in-house work.
• Highly computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal guidance to Management on employment-related issues.
• Monitors labor legislation to ensure the Company's compliance.
• Serves as a panel member in fact-finding conferences and administrative hearings for Code of Conduct violations and issue decisions on behalf of Management.
• Represents the Company in negotiations and consultations with labor unions, and provide legal support in collective bargaining processes, grievance handling, and labor-management cooperation.
• Reviews employment contracts, HR policies, Code of Conduct, separation agreements, and disciplinary notices to ensure legal soundness and consistency with internal practices.
• Coordinates with External Counsel or handle representation in labor-related disputes before administrative bodies such as the Department of Labor and Employment, the National Labor Relations Commission, and other relevant tribunals, including drafting or reviewing pleadings, position papers, and attending hearings; monitor all labor cases handled by External Counsel, and prepare case status reports of pending cases.
• Executes management actions involving hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, discharge, reassignment, or discipline of employees, and carry out all other relevant tasks as may be assigned by the Vice President, Legal Affairs Philippines and/or the Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance, Regulatory & Gaming Operations from time to time.

Skills

Well organized

Interpersonal skills

Pro-active

Autonomous work

Employee/customer orientation

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment under the supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance, Regulatory & Gaming Operations and under the direction of the Vice President, Legal Affairs Philippines is responsible for providing legal guidance and support on employment law, labor relations, and workplace standards to ensure compliance with Philippine laws and internal policies. Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment will oversee legal matters related to employee relations, policy development, disciplinary actions, employment contracts, labor disputes, and collective bargaining. He / She will collaborate closely with Human Resources, Management, and External Counsel to proactively manage legal risks and foster a fair, lawful, and productive work environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides legal advice to Management on employment-related issues.
• Monitors labor legislation to ensure the Company's compliance.
• Serves as a panel member in fact-finding conferences and administrative hearings for Code of Conduct violations and issue decisions on behalf of Management.
• Represents the Company in negotiations and consultations with labor unions, and provide legal support in collective bargaining processes, grievance handling, and labor-management cooperation.
• Reviews employment contracts, HR policies, Code of Conduct, separation agreements, and disciplinary notices to ensure legal soundness and consistency with internal practices.
• Coordinates with External Counsel or handle representation in labor-related disputes before administrative bodies such as the Department of Labor and Employment, the National Labor Relations Commission, and other relevant tribunals, including drafting or reviewing pleadings, position papers, and attending hearings; monitor all labor cases handled by External Counsel, and prepare case status reports of pending cases.
• Executes management actions involving hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, discharge, reassignment, or discipline of employees, and carry out all other relevant tasks as may be assigned by the Vice President, Legal Affairs Philippines and/or the Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance, Regulatory & Gaming Operations from time to time.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

1. Company policies and practices are kept 100% compliant with Philippine labor laws.
2. Legal documents are accurate, with minimal errors or need for revisions.
3. Most legal risks are spotted and handled before they become bigger problems.
4. Positive networks and relationships established and maintained.
5. Reporting timelines are met.
6. Succession/performance requirements are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience
  • Admitted to practice as a Lawyer
  • Minimum of three (3) year-experience in a law firm or in-house work
  • Highly computer literate
• Education
  • Graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) from a reputable Law School.
• Skills / Competencies
  • Adheres to, and supports the Company's vision & values
  • Well organized
  • Has well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Motivates others to achieve business objectives and common goals;
  • Encourages people to work as a team
  • Adopts and implements new approaches and practices to meet changing circumstances
  • Clearly understands the strategic vision of the Company and how it impacts on the business unit/function
  • Anticipates and assesses issues, risk or opportunities facing the company and applies effective, creative solutions.
  • Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results
  • Has proven employee and customer orientation
  • Ability to manage own priorities and be pro-active
  • Can work autonomously
  • Consistently seek to develop a trusting relationship and working rapport with team members and ensure a positive approach to work
  • Positive outlook