Legal Manager

Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp. (Manila); Manila; Vor Ort; PHP 2.800.000 - 4.600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp. (Manila) seeks an experienced Legal Department Head to act as General Counsel, directing legal strategy and operations.

You will oversee litigation and labor law matters, draft and negotiate key contracts, supervise internal and external counsel, and provide strategic risk advice to senior management. This role is 100% onsite with travel as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• 10+ years of experience in law practice, with litigation and labor law focus.
• Proven track record in handling litigation and labor-related cases.
• Experience managing CBA negotiations, union-related issues, strikes and labor disputes.
• Experience with damage claims, collection, and property cases.
• Leadership and senior management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel as required.

Aufgaben

• Lead the overall legal strategy for pending and potential litigation across the organization.
• Provide legal guidance and risk assessments to management and business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage and supervise the Legal Department, including internal lawyers and external counsels.
• Represent the company before courts, administrative agencies, and quasi-judicial bodies.
• Prepare legal opinions, advisories, pleadings, affidavits, and motions.
• Support HR in administrative hearings, labor relations matters, and CBA negotiations.
• Handle union-related concerns, labor cases, strikes, damage claims, collection, and property cases.
• Prepare and manage the Legal Department budget.
• Provide regular updates to senior management, Board Committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Act as the Company's Notary Public.
• Drive continuous improvement of legal processes and policies.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Travel flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

Legal Department Head

About the Job

We are seeking a highly experienced Legal Department Head to serve as the Company's General Counsel and lead all legal matters across the organization. The role is responsible for developing and implementing legal strategies, managing litigation and labor-related cases, ensuring compliance, and providing sound legal advice to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall legal strategy for pending and potential litigation across the organization.

• Provide legal guidance and risk assessments to management and business units.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.

• Manage and supervise the Legal Department, including internal lawyers and external counsels.

• Represent the company before courts, administrative agencies, and quasi-judicial bodies.

• Prepare legal opinions, advisories, pleadings, affidavits, and motions.

• Support HR in administrative hearings, labor relations matters, and CBA negotiations.

• Handle union-related concerns, labor cases, strikes, damage claims, collection, and property cases.

• Prepare and manage the Legal Department budget.

• Provide regular updates to senior management, Board Committees, and the Board of Directors.

• Act as the Company's Notary Public.

• Drive continuous improvement of legal processes and policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.

• At least 10 years of experience in the practice of law, specializing in litigation and labor law.

• Proven track record in handling litigation and labor-related cases.

• Experience managing CBA negotiations, union-related issues, strikes, and labor disputes.

• Strong background in damage claims, collection, and property cases.

• Preferably with at least 5 years of experience in a law firm and/or senior management position in a corporation.

• Strong leadership, management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Willing to travel as required.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday

• 8:00 AM to 6:40 PM

• 100% Onsite