SGV - Legal Counsel - Senior Associate

SGV & Co.; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SGV & Co. in Makati (Philippines) seeks a General Counsel’s Office lawyer with about 1 year of experience in contract and corporate law, and who is licensed to practice law in the Philippines.

You will draft and review contracts, advise on compliance, and support risk mitigation across the organization. The role involves conducting legal research, preparing opinions, and collaborating with business units on governance and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Approximately one year of experience in contract law, corporate law, compliance, or a related legal field.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, including commercial agreements and NDAs.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, advisories, memoranda, and other legal documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and data privacy requirements.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal, regulatory, and compliance risks.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, investigations, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Collaborate with business units and other stakeholders on legal, compliance, governance, and risk management matters.

Skills

Contract law

Legal research

Negotiation

Compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD

Job description

Job Description:

SGV is the largest professional services firm in the Philippines. In everything we do, we nurture leaders and enable businesses for a better Philippines. This Purpose is our aspirational reason for being that ignites positive change and inclusive growth.

Our multidisciplinary teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, tax, strategy and transactions, and consulting. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, we help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

At SGV, we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

General Counsel's Office

The General Counsel's Office provides expert legal guidance and support to protect and advance the interests of the organization. We handle a wide range of legal matters, including compliance, risk management, corporate governance, and litigation. Our team ensures that the organization operates within the law while achieving its strategic goals. By offering proactive and strategic legal advice, we help navigate complex legal landscapes and mitigate potential risks.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, including commercial agreements and NDAs.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, advisories, memoranda, and other legal documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and data privacy requirements.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal, regulatory, and compliance risks.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, investigations, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Collaborate with business units and other stakeholders on legal, compliance, governance, and risk management matters.

Competency Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Relevant Experience

Approximately one (1) year of experience in contract law, corporate law, compliance, or a related legal field

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Licensed Attorney-at-Law and member in good standing of the Philippine Bar

What We Offer

• Developing an extraordinary you – Gain access to world-class training, coaching, and hands-on experience that will build your skills, sharpen your expertise, and prepare you for leadership opportunities.
• Empowering an extraordinary you – Thrive in a flexible and supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing, embraces our values, and helps you achieve both professional success and personal fulfillment.
• Fueling an extraordinary you – Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where collaboration and innovation drive impactful work, and where you're inspired and challenged by teams who bring out your best.

SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. ("SGV") is a general professional partnership duly organized and existing under Philippine laws. SGV is also a member firm of the global network of Ernst & Young ("EY") firms, each of which is a separate and distinct legal entity. Please note that your application will be received and processed by SGV with understanding that you are applying with SGV. As part of the process through this Career Site, you may receive an automated e-mail notification from an EY email address.

We will process your Personal Data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules and regulations. You may access SGV's Comprehensive Data Policy at https://www.sgv.ph/dpa for all Personal Data we may collect or receive from you.

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