Legal Manager

genfinity; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Genfinity, based in the Philippines, seeks a seasoned corporate lawyer to support regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management. You will draft and negotiate critical contracts, oversee investigations, and guide executive decisions with legal insight.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor, are IBP-registered, and bring at least five years of progressive legal experience in corporate, regulatory, and employment matters. The role requires leadership and collaboration with senior teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Juris Doctor) is required.
• IBP membership in good standing is preferred.
• At least five years of progressive experience in investigations, compliance, and corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements including vendor, service, and employment contracts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and governance requirements.
• Manage litigation, disputes, and investigations, coordinating with external counsel.
• Advise executive management on corporate governance, risk, and compliance implications.
• Develop and improve policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Liaise with regulators, government agencies, clients, and business partners on legal matters.
• Monitor legal/regulatory developments and recommend actions to stay compliant.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (Juris Doctor)

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of legal agreements, including vendor contracts, employment agreements, service contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and strategic partnership arrangements.
• Ensure the company's compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements, and provide legal guidance on regulatory matters affecting business operations.
• Manage and oversee all litigation, disputes, claims, and legal proceedings involving the company, including coordinating with external counsel, gathering and reviewing evidence, developing legal strategies, and representing the company's interests before courts, government agencies, and other tribunals, as appropriate.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive management by providing guidance on corporate governance, risk management, compliance obligations, and legal implications of business decisions.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company policies, procedures, and compliance programs to mitigate legal and operational risks.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, government agencies, external counsel, clients, and business partners on legal and compliance-related matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate actions to ensure the organization remains compliant and protected from potential legal risks.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (Juris Doctor) is required; a background in Political Science or other related disciplines is an advantage.
• Must be admitted to the Philippine Bar and a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in conducting and leading complex workplace, regulatory, and corporate investigations.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Conducting investigations involving violations of the Code of Business Ethics and corporate policies.
  • Managing and supporting regulatory, compliance, and government-led investigations.
  • Preparing, reviewing, and presenting investigation findings, legal opinions, and comprehensive legal reports.
  • Handling, supervising, or supporting litigation matters, including employment and labor-related disputes.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor laws, corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and legal regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, external counsel, regulatory agencies, and cross-functional business teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Genfinity as an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you achieve yours.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.