Strategic Labor & Employment Counsel - Philippines

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Manila

On-site

PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PHILIPPINES seeks a Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment to provide guidance on employment law, labor relations, and workplace standards. He/She will oversee employee relations, policy development, contract reviews, and disciplinary processes, coordinating with HR and external counsel to proactively manage legal risks.

The role involves representing the company in labor negotiations, monitoring changes in labor law, and ensuring compliant practices across the

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 advice to Management on employment-related issues.
Monitors labor legislation to ensure compliance.
Acts as panel member in fact-finding conferences and administrative hearings for Code of Conduct violations and issues decisions on behalf of Management.
Represents the Company in negotiations with labor unions, and provides 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 internal consistency.
Coordinates with External Counsel or handles representation in labor-related disputes before DOLE, NLRC, and other tribunals, including drafting pleadings and position papers; prepares case status reports.
Executes management actions involving hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, discharge, reassignment, or discipline of employees, and other tasks as assigned.