Senior Associate General Counsel – Contracts & Compliance

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal services across AEV-managed units, focusing on contracts management, special projects, and dispute support. The role acts as Legal POC for assigned projects, coordinating with external counsel and contributing to the legal knowledge center.

The candidate will ensure compliance with laws and group standards while supporting team initiatives to achieve the Legal team’s scorecard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Legal Management or Political Science.
• Specialized in Laws or Juris Doctor.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Law license/certification and training requirement.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Legal Point of Contact for assigned projects and coordinates with external counsel.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts and other legal documents for AEV and its BUs.
• Ensures contracts comply with applicable laws, board-approved risk parameters, and corporate charters/by-laws.
• Oversees external counsel performance and contributes to the legal knowledge center.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Management or Political Science

Juris Doctor or specialized in Laws

Job description

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal services across AEV-managed units, focusing on contracts management, special projects, and dispute support. The role acts as Legal POC for assigned projects, coordinating with external counsel and contributing to the legal knowledge center.

The candidate will ensure compliance with laws and group standards while supporting team initiatives to achieve the Legal team’s scorecard.