Senior Lawyer

The Wellex Group; Pasig; On-site; PHP 892,800 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Metro Manila is seeking a Compliance Legal Affairs Professional Lawyer. The role involves providing expert legal advice, drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with laws, and representing clients in disputes. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience, particularly in land acquisition or agrarian law, and possess strong legal risk control skills. This position requires on-site work in Pasig.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of legal experience, including 3+ years focused on land acquisition, real estate or agrarian law.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal matters independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to clients on various matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Represent clients in legal proceedings and disputes.
• Manage legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Legal risk control

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

On-site - Pasig 5-10 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Compliance Legal Affairs Professional Lawyer Legal Risk Control

Job Description

• Provide expert legal advice to clients on a variety of matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Represent clients in legal proceedings and disputes.
• Manage legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law (JD preferred)
• Experience Level: 5–10 years of legal experience, including 3+ years focused on land acquisition, real estate or agrarian law
• Skills and Competencies: Strong knowledge of compliance and legal risk control
• Qualities and Traits: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Responsibilities and Duties: Proven ability to handle complex legal matters independently
• Working Conditions: Fast-paced legal environment with potential for high pressure

Working Location

Pasig, Philippines - On-site work required.