LGEAL COUNSEL

Cityland Development Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cityland Development Corporation is seeking a qualified lawyer with at least 3 years of practice in real estate, corporate, or condo/HOA matters. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, performing legal research, and appearing in various hearings.

Preference for candidates with corporate secretarial exposure and active notarial commission. Expect to handle DAR and DENR processes, SEC compliance tasks, and corporate governance support.

Qualifications

• LLB/JD graduate and Philippine Bar member in good standing.
• Active IBP member.
• Minimum 3 years of legal practice, preferably in real estate, corporate, condo/HOA.

Responsibilities

• Draft/review contracts including leases, CTS, DOS, JV, service agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide opinions.
• Appear in hearings (courts, HLURB/DHSUD, barangay).
• Handle DAR and DENR processes including land conversion/classification.
• Assist in corporate governance and SEC compliance.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Education

LLB/JD

Philippine Bar

IBP member

Job description

Qualifications:

• LLB/JD graduate; Philippine Bar member in good standing
• Active IBP member
• Minimum 3 years legal practice, preferably in real estate, corporate, condo/HOA work

Preferred:

• Background or certification in corporate secretarial work
• Experience with real estate developers or HOA/condo management
• Active or eligible notarial commission
• Strong English/Filipino written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to learn, be mentored, and grow
• Can work independently with guidance
• Willing to attend hearings and represent the company

Able to research and apply:

• Revised Corporation Code
• Condominium Act & Magna Carta for Homeowners
• Property Registration Decree
• Civil Code (contracts, obligations, property)
• SEC & DHSUD rules and filings

Capable of:

• Drafting/reviewing contracts (leases, CTS, DOS, JV, service agreements)
• Legal research and legal opinions
• Appearing in hearings (courts, HLURB/DHSUD, barangay, quasi judicial bodies)
• Handling DAR and DENR processes including land conversion/classification and environmental compliance
• Handling HOA/condo disputes (assessments, governance, enforcement)
• Assisting in corporate governance, SEC compliance, and corporate secretarial work