Senior Corporate Lawyer - M&A, Compliance & Contracts

STARLIGHT Business Consulting Services, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

STARLIGHT BUSINESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES INC. is seeking a seasoned Corporate Lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements. The role involves advising on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters, and supporting mergers and strategic transactions.

On-site role in Makati City, Manila, with a Mon-Fri work setup. Requires 5–8 years in corporate or commercial law and a law degree (LLB). A Master’s degree is advantageous and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of corporate or commercial law experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, MOUs, NDAs, partnership agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructures, and other strategic transactions.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage legal risks on behalf of the company.
• Ensure legal compliance across various jurisdictions and advise on legal implications of business decisions.
• Review and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and apply them to the company’s operations.
• Assist in policy development and internal legal training sessions as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

STARLIGHT BUSINESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES INC. is seeking a seasoned Corporate Lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements. The role involves advising on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters, and supporting mergers and strategic transactions.

On-site role in Makati City, Manila, with a Mon-Fri work setup. Requires 5–8 years in corporate or commercial law and a law degree (LLB). A Master’s degree is advantageous and negotiation skills are essential.