Legal Officer

Will Decena and Associates Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Will Decena and Associates Inc. is seeking a qualified lawyer to join our corporate practice in Metro Manila. The role focuses on in-house corporate work, contract drafting and review, and providing practical legal advice across business units.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Laws or JD, has 1–5 years of experience, and demonstrates strong regulatory knowledge, research skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and counsel.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in-house or with law firms
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and compliance
• Familiarity with SEC reportorial requirements and corporate housekeeping
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts
• Precise legal research and business-oriented advice
• Clear communication with internal stakeholders and legal counsel
• Maintain professional integrity and sound judgment

Skills

In-house corporate practice

Contract drafting & review

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Stakeholder communication

Analytical judgment

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor

Job description

Qualifications:

• Earn a Bachelor of Laws degree or Juris Doctor from a recognized institution.
• Possess 1 to 5 years of experience in-house corporate practice, law firms, or litigation.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of corporate governance, labor standards, and commercial regulations.
• Show familiarity with SEC reportorial requirements and corporate housekeeping
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal instruments.
• Conduct precise legal research and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and legal counsel.
• Maintain high professional integrity and sound analytical judgment.