Strategic Labor & Employment Counsel

melcoresorts; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Melcore Resorts is seeking a Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment to guide employment law and labor relations while ensuring compliance with Philippine laws and internal policies. The role will oversee employee relations, policy development, disciplinary actions, and employment contracts, coordinating with HR and external counsel to manage legal risks.

The position entails advising Management on employment issues, monitoring labor legislation, representing the company in labor negotiations,

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice as a Lawyer.
• Minimum of three (3) year-experience in a law firm or in-house work.
• Highly computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal guidance to Management on employment-related issues.
• Monitors labor legislation to ensure the Company's compliance.
• Serves as a panel member in fact-finding conferences and administrative hearings for Code of Conduct violations and issue decisions on behalf of Management.
• Represents the Company in negotiations and consultations with labor unions, and provide legal support in collective bargaining processes, grievance handling, and labor-management cooperation.
• Reviews employment contracts, HR policies, Code of Conduct, separation agreements, and disciplinary notices to ensure legal soundness and consistency with internal practices.
• Coordinates with External Counsel or handle representation in labor-related disputes before administrative bodies such as the Department of Labor and Employment, the National Labor Relations Commission, and other relevant tribunals, including drafting or reviewing pleadings, position papers, and attending hearings; monitor all labor cases handled by External Counsel, and prepare case status reports of pending cases.
• Executes management actions involving hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, discharge, reassignment, or discipline of employees, and carry out all other relevant tasks as may be assigned by the Vice President, Legal Affairs Philippines and/or the Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance, Regulatory & Gaming Operations from time to time.

Skills

Well organized

Interpersonal skills

Pro-active

Autonomous work

Employee/customer orientation

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD

Job description

Melcore Resorts is seeking a Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment to guide employment law and labor relations while ensuring compliance with Philippine laws and internal policies. The role will oversee employee relations, policy development, disciplinary actions, and employment contracts, coordinating with HR and external counsel to manage legal risks.

The position entails advising Management on employment issues, monitoring labor legislation, representing the company in labor negotiations,