Senior Contract Counsel & Negotiation Lead

Salmon Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Salmon Group seeks an experienced Contracts Lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including sales, vendor, NDAs, and service contracts. You will ensure adherence to policies and legal standards while coordinating with internal teams and external counsels to achieve timely execution.

Responsibilities include maintaining contract inventories, trackers, and templates, plus overseeing contract lifecycle, risk assessment, and enforcement of terms.

Qualifications

• LLB and IBP in good standing required.
• Banking experience as a lawyer (2–5 years) preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in contract administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts (sales, vendor, NDAs, service agreements).
• Ensure contracts comply with policies, legal requirements, and industry standards; revise as needed.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal counsels to finalize drafts, secure approvals, and execute timely.
• Prepare and update inventory of contracts and agreements; ensure accurate documentation and easy access.
• Maintain an updated contract tracker; communicate status of active contracts to stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Contract review and negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Documentation accuracy

Contract management software

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) / IBP in good standing

Banking law experience

Job description

Salmon Group seeks an experienced Contracts Lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including sales, vendor, NDAs, and service contracts. You will ensure adherence to policies and legal standards while coordinating with internal teams and external counsels to achieve timely execution.

Responsibilities include maintaining contract inventories, trackers, and templates, plus overseeing contract lifecycle, risk assessment, and enforcement of terms.