Legal Manager/Supervisor

NL Business Solutions; Makati; On-site; PHP 781,200 - 1,116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

A leading company in home improvements based in Makati City is seeking a Legal Manager to oversee all legal matters, ensure compliance with Philippine laws, and provide legal advice. The ideal candidate will be a registered lawyer with 3-5 years of experience in a legal role and strong skills in litigation and compliance. This position offers a competitive monthly salary between 70k-100k PHP plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a legal role.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to various departments.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manage litigation and legal disputes.
• Conduct legal research and provide updates.

Skills

Compliance

Litigation

Drafting legal documents

Providing legal advice

Education

Registered Lawyer

Job description

Overview

Legal Manager (70k-100k monthly + Comprehensive Benefits) – Location: Makati City, Philippines. Our client, a leading company engaged in home improvements, hardware, real estate and manufacturing businesses operating nationwide, is looking to hire a Legal Manager for their home improvement and hardware business units. This will be based in Makati City.

The Legal Manager will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters related to the company's operations, ensuring compliance with Philippine laws and regulations, and providing strategic legal advice to management.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to all departments, including operations, marketing, human resources, and finance
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including consumer protection, data privacy, and labor laws.
• Manage and oversee litigation and legal disputes particularly on credit collections.
• Conduct legal research and provide updates on changes in legislation
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.
• Protect the company's intellectual property rights.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: Registered Lawyer
• Experience Level: 3-5 years of experience in a legal role.
• Skills and Competencies: Proficient in compliance, litigation, drafting legal documents, and providing legal advice.
• Responsibilities and Duties: Oversee legal affairs, manage legal risk control, and handle credit collection and claims.
• Working Conditions: Office environment with occasional overtime and deadlines.
• Qualities and Traits: Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, high ethical standards, and the ability to work under pressure.