Senior Corporate Counsel — Contracts & Compliance

WHR Global Consulting; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Incentives

Health Insurance

Company Equipment

Job Training

Job summary

WHR Global Consulting is seeking an experienced Legal Officer to lead the organization's legal function from Taguig on a full-time, on-site basis.

The role requires 3–5 years post-bar experience, a J.D. or LL.B., and strong expertise in corporate housekeeping, contracts, and regulatory compliance. You will advise management, manage governance records, and coordinate with regulators and counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws required.
• IBP membership in good standing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's legal function and provide practical legal advice to management and business units.
• Manage corporate housekeeping: board/shareholder resolutions, minutes, SEC filings, corporate records.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and approve contracts and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine laws and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support financing, lending, procurement, employment, and commercial transactions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks affecting operations.
• Develop and review company policies, governance documents, and legal frameworks.
• Coordinate with regulators, external counsel, auditors, and stakeholders on legal matters.
• Manage disputes, claims, investigations, and litigation with external counsel when needed.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on actions for financing companies.

Skills

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Contract review

Stakeholder management

Corporate governance

Business advisory

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

WHR Global Consulting is seeking an experienced Legal Officer to lead the organization's legal function from Taguig on a full-time, on-site basis.

The role requires 3–5 years post-bar experience, a J.D. or LL.B., and strong expertise in corporate housekeeping, contracts, and regulatory compliance. You will advise management, manage governance records, and coordinate with regulators and counsel.