Legal Officer

Philippine Football Federation; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Football Federation is seeking a legal and compliance professional to monitor dispute resolution processes and ensure compliance across operations. You will provide administrative and project support related to legal matters and conduct research across legal fields relevant to the federation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, fluency in English, and strong MS Office skills, with preference for at least 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college degree required.
• Preferably at least 2 years of work experience in a related field.
• Experience as a paralegal is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the dispute resolution process and ensure compliance.
• Provide administrative and project support involving legal matters.
• Conduct research in all legal fields of interest and respond promptly to legal issues.

Skills

MS Office

Fluent English

Paralegal experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Monitoring the dispute resolution process and to ensure compliance
• Providing administrative & project support involving legal matters
• Conducting research in all legal fields of interest of the company and promptly respond to legal issues /concerns
• Ensuring all transaction, operations, policies and procedures of the PFF are valid, binding and enforceableunder any court of law
• Reviewing / drafting contracts, memoranda, office orders, and other corporate documents
• Updating, managing & securing the integrity of documentation
• Ensuring that the company’s interests are protected under the law
• Establishing / improving and upholding company policies, guidelines, procedures, etc.
• Performing other functions as may be required by the PFF Management
• Take charge of PFF legal and compliance before government agencies
• Provide legal advice to PFF officials on football-related legal or regulatory issues, such as complying with FIFA and APC or PFF policies, rules and regulations and adoption and implementation of PFF policies.
• Act as compliance officer in respect of PFF compliance with applicable governmental regulations.
• Liaise and coordinate with external counsels and government agencies or bodies in cases or matters affecting or involving PFF.
• Abide by and comply with the rules and regulations of PFF.
• Travel outside PFF office or outside Metro Manila or outside the Philippines if needed.
• Willing to be assigned to the Pasig area.
• The company will be transferred to Carmona, Cavite, by middle of this year
• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, in Political Science, Business Studies, Administration, Legal Management, Secretarial, or any equivalent.
• Preferably with at least 2 years of work experience in the related field
• Experience as a paralegal is an advantage
• Computer proficient and knowledgeable in MS Office
• Fluent in the English language (written and oral)