Legal Officer

UAAGI

Quezon City

On-site

PHP 400,000 - 800,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

UAAGI is seeking a Legal Officer to join our team in Quezon City. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on corporate matters. Join a fast-growing automotive group and contribute to governance and risk management.

Qualifications include a LL.B. or JD and 2–4 years of corporate law experience. The position is full-time and on-site at our Balintawak office, with standard hours and a Monday–Friday workweek.

Qualifications

A bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
2-4 years of experience in corporate law, compliance, or as legal assistant/paralegal.
Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, labor regulations, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, including service, client, and partnership contracts.
Research and analyze legal issues and regulations relevant to operations.
Prepare and maintain corporate records, contracts, and regulatory filings.
Ensure activities comply with applicable laws and ethical standards.
Monitor changes in laws and update company policies accordingly.
Investigate legal precedents, statutes and regulations to support the organization.
Handle legal claims, manage external lawyers, and support regulatory compliance.
Perform other legal tasks as assigned by the Vice President-Legal and Compliance and AVP for Legal and Compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

LL.B. or JD

Job description

Job Description:

Are you looking for a job that offers career advancement? Be PART of one of the FASTEST-growing automotive brands here in the Philippines! The EXCLUSIVE distributor of FOTON trucks, Chery Auto, Radar Evs, and BAIC here in the Philippines needs a Legal Officer!

Major Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negatiate contracts and agreements, including service contracts, client agreements, and partnership agreements.
Research and analyze legal issues and regulations relevent to the organization's operations and industry.
Prepare and maintain legal documentation, including corporate records, contracts, and regulatory filings.
Ensure that the organization's activities and operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Monitors changes in laws and update company policies to prevent legal issues.
Investigate legal precedents, statutes, and insdustry regulations to support the organizations.
Handle legal claims, manage external lawyers, and industry regulations to support the organization.
Perform other legal tasks and responsibilities as assigned b Vice President-Legal and Compliance and Assistant Vice President for Legal and Compliance.

Qualifications

Education

A bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Experience

2-4 years of experience in corporate law, compliance, or working as legal assistant or paralegal.
Experience in working in law office or legal department.

Knowledge