Legal Manager

Menarco Development Corporation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate development firm in the Philippines is seeking a Legal Manager to lead its legal and compliance functions. The role requires overseeing corporate governance, managing legal risks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws and at least five years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position, along with the ability to liaise effectively with external legal counsel.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Bachelor of Laws.
• Minimum of five years experience in real property development or related field.
• Ability to think critically and solve business problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions.
• Manage corporate housekeeping and provide strategic legal support.
• Liaise with external legal advisers and handle legal proceedings.
• Review contracts to protect company interests.
• Ensure compliance with permits and licenses.
• Provide legal advice to operations and manage legal risks.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Customer service experience

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

The Legal Manager is responsible for leading the company’s legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and alignment with business objectives. The role oversees corporate housekeeping, manages legal risks, and provides strategic legal support to operations and project development, including contract review and due diligence. Acting as the primary liaison with external legal counsel, the Legal Manager ensures effective handling of legal matters and proceedings while guiding internal stakeholders on legal and compliance issues. This position also drives accountability within the legal function, supporting sound decision‑making and safeguarding the company’s interests across all areas of operation.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, Manage and Hold Accountable
• Monitor implementation of solutions and compliance (risk/data privacy)

Corporate Secretary / Assistant Corporate Secretary

• Acts as Corporate Secretary/Assistant Corporate Secretary
• Calls Board of Directors (BOD) meetings
• Prepares and records minutes of meetings
• Issues Secretary Certificates
• Maintains corporate books and stock records
• Issues stock certificates

Liaison with External Legal Advisers and Affiliated Company Counsel

• Liaises with external legal advisers and affiliated company counsel
• Represents the company in legal proceedings

Project Development Support (including contracts)

• Reviews contracts and ensures company interests are protected

Compliance, Labor and Operations Support

• Ensures compliance with permits and licenses
• Oversees regulatory compliance with government agencies
• Provides legal advice to operations
• Identifies and manages legal/business risks

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate of Bachelor of Laws
• At least five (5) years experience in real property development or related field
• Critical thinker with good analytical skills; able to ask the right questions to uncover real issues and able to use information effectively to predict outcomes
• Good reasoning ability: able to solve business problems
• With customer service experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills