Legal Officer

Philippine Football Federation Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports organization is seeking a legal officer to provide legal advice, ensure compliance with regulations, and support legal processes. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in relevant fields, have at least 2 years of experience, and be proficient in English. This role is based in Pasig, Philippines, with a planned relocation by mid-year.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience in a related field.
• Experience as a paralegal is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and opinions.
• Monitoring the dispute resolution process and ensuring compliance.
• Reviewing and drafting contracts and corporate documents.

Skills

Legal advice

Dispute resolution

Contract drafting

Research in legal fields

Compliance management

MS Office proficiency

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s/College Degree in Political Science, Business Studies, Legal Management, etc.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Providing legal advice and opinions
2. Monitoring the dispute resolution process and to ensure compliance
3. Providing administrative & project support involving legal matters
4. Conducting research in all legal fields of interest of the company and promptly respond to legal issues /concerns
5. Ensuring all transaction, operations, policies and procedures of the PFF are valid, binding and enforceableunder any court of law
6. Reviewing / drafting contracts, memoranda, office orders, and other corporate documents
7. Updating, managing & securing the integrity of documentation
8. Ensuring that the company’s interests are protected under the law
9. Establishing / improving and upholding company policies, guidelines, procedures, etc.
10. Performing other functions as may be required by the PFF Management
11. Take charge of PFF legal and compliance before government agencies
12. 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.
13. Act as compliance officer in respect of PFF compliance with applicable governmental regulations.
14. Liaise and coordinate with external counsels and government agencies or bodies in cases or matters affecting or involving PFF.
15. Abide by and comply with the rules and regulations of PFF.
16. Travel outside PFF office or outside Metro Manila or outside the Philippines if needed.
17. Willing to be assigned to the Pasig area.
18. The company will be transferred to Carmona, Cavite, by middle of this year

Qualifications

• 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)