Senior Corporate Legal Counsel

GSM - Green SM; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Corporate Legal Counsel position at GSM - Green SM in the Philippines supports the Director of Legal and internal teams by handling corporate matters, drafting contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing legal risks. The role emphasizes templates, governance, and coordination with external counsel.

You will work with cross-functional teams to provide timely legal guidance, ensure compliant operations, and protect the company’s interests across business activities and

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Philippine Bar and admitted to practice law in the Philippines.
• LL.B. or Juris Doctor degree from a recognized law school.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in corporate or commercial law and related areas.
• Experience providing legal advisory services to business units and drafting/negotiating contracts.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and business operations.
• Relevant training in corporate law, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, or data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory and support to the Director of Legal and internal teams.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard legal templates and documentation.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory authorities as needed.
• Support corporate governance, filings, and corporate transactions.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation standards

Education

Philippine Bar admission

LL.B./JD degree

Job description

The Senior Corporate Legal Counsel is a member of the Legal Team in the Philippines office and reports directly to the Director of Legal – Philippines. The role provides legal support and advisory services to the company and its various internal teams and departments to ensure compliance with applicable Philippine laws, regulations, and internal policies.

The position is responsible for supporting the Director of Legal in handling corporate legal matters, reviewing and drafting contracts and other legal documents, advising on regulatory compliance, and providing legal guidance on the company’s business and investment activities. The Corporate Legal Counsel also assists in identifying and managing legal risks, developing and maintaining legal templates and documentation standards, and coordinating with external counsel and relevant regulatory authorities as necessary.

The role works closely with internal stakeholders to address legal requirements, facilitate sound business decisions, and promote effective legal risk management while ensuring that the company’s operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory and Business Support

• Support the Director of Legal in handling day-to-day legal matters and other legal assignments.
• Provide legal support to internal teams and departments on their respective legal requirements, in consultation with the Director of Legal when necessary.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, letters, notices, and other legal documents to protect the company’s interests.
• Provide legal advice and recommendations on business operations, commercial transactions, investments, and other corporate activities.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and improvement of legal templates, including standard contract templates, to promote consistency and efficiency in legal documentation.
• Draft and review documents relating to corporate governance, organizational structures, internal company systems, business activities, and investments.
• Perform other legal tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Legal.

Regulatory Compliance and Legal Risk Management

• Support the Director of Legal in monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring compliance with applicable Philippine laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining regulatory compliance checklists, trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor updates to relevant legislation, regulations, regulatory issuances, and jurisprudence that may affect the company’s operations, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Assist internal teams in interpreting applicable legal and regulatory requirements and implementing necessary compliance measures.
• Support the identification, assessment, and management of legal and regulatory risks arising from the company’s business activities.
• Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders to facilitate timely responses to regulatory inquiries, requests, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in preparing legal documentation and supporting materials for regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and investigations, as applicable.

Contract Management and Legal Documentation

• Review, draft, revise, and negotiate commercial agreements, service agreements, procurement contracts, confidentiality agreements, and other legal instruments.
• Ensure that contracts and legal documents are consistent with applicable laws, company policies, and approved business terms.
• Identify contractual risks, assess legal implications, and recommend appropriate revisions or safeguards.
• Support the development, standardization, and periodic review of contract templates, legal forms, and other standard legal documents.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining effective processes for legal document review, approval, execution, and retention.
• Maintain organized records of legal documents and support the retrieval and monitoring of executed agreements and other relevant documentation.
• Coordinate with business units and other stakeholders to facilitate timely contract review and execution.

Corporate and Commercial Legal Matters

• Provide legal support on corporate matters, including corporate structure, business organization, commercial arrangements, and investment activities.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing corporate documents, applications, notices, certifications, and other legal instruments required for business operations.
• Support the Director of Legal in evaluating legal implications arising from proposed business initiatives, transactions, and corporate decisions.
• Assist with corporate filings, registrations, amendments, and other regulatory documentation when required.
• Coordinate with external counsel and relevant stakeholders on specialized legal matters, as directed by the Director of Legal.
• Support the preparation and review of documents relating to corporate transactions, restructuring, and other significant business arrangements, as applicable.

External Counsel and Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, auditors, and relevant stakeholders on legal matters, as necessary.
• Assist in managing external legal engagements, including the coordination of documentation, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Support communications with government agencies and regulatory authorities on legal and compliance matters.
• Assist in responding to legal notices, regulatory inquiries, and other formal communications.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and ensure the secure handling of sensitive legal, commercial, and business information.

Legal Process Improvement and Knowledge Management

• Assist in developing and improving internal legal procedures, guidelines, templates, and documentation standards.
• Maintain an organized repository of legal documents, contracts, regulatory references, and other relevant materials.
• Support the development of internal guidance to promote awareness of legal obligations and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, consistency, and quality of legal support provided to internal stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Legal.

Qualifications:

• Member in good standing of the Philippine Bar and duly admitted to practice law in the Philippines.
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized law school.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in corporate law, commercial law, contract management, regulatory compliance, or a related legal role
• Experience providing legal advisory services to business units and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts is preferred.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and business operations is an advantage.
• Relevant training in corporate law, contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, data privacy, anti-money laundering regulations, or other applicable legal and regulatory matters is an advantage.