Int-43df828 Senior Associate Legal Counsel

### **Advanced Corporate and Commercial Legal Support** * Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including service agreements, master agreements, leases, referrals, outsourcing arrangements, and strategic partnerships. * Independently assess legal, regulatory, and commercial risks; propose practical, business‑oriented solutions aligned with company risk appetite. * Support transaction structuring and advise business units on contractual implications, obligations, and risk exposure. ### **Corporate Governance and Structuring** * Handle corporate housekeeping requirements with minimal supervision, including preparation and review of board and shareholder resolutions, secretary’s certificates, and governance documentation. * Support corporate restructuring, entity management, and inter‑company arrangements for local and offshore affiliates. * Assist in corporate secretarial functions, as may be assigned. ### **Regulatory and Compliance Leadership** * Provide legal support for regulatory filings and compliance requirements (e.g., SEC, PEZA/BOI, LGUs, and other applicable regulators). * Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and prepare internal advisories or recommendations. * Support internal compliance initiatives, audits, and remediation efforts. ### **Legal Advisory, Risk Management, and Dispute Support** * Prepare and review legal memoranda, position papers, and internal guidance on complex legal issues. * Assist senior counsel in managing disputes, claims, demand letters, labor and commercial issues, and coordination with external counsel. * Participate in risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives. ### **Team Support and Stakeholder Management** * Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Legal Counsels and junior legal staff. * Review work products of junior team members for quality, legal soundness, and consistency. * Serve as a key legal point of contact for internal stakeholders and participate in meetings requiring senior‑level legal input. ### **Process Improvement and Knowledge Management** * Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, standards, playbooks, and internal processes. * Support legal training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the organization. * Perform other legal and compliance‑related tasks as may be assigned. ### HR to provide. ### **Advanced Corporate and Commercial Legal Support** * Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including service agreements, master agreements, leases, referrals, outsourcing arrangements, and strategic partnerships. * Independently assess legal, regulatory, and commercial risks; propose practical, business‑oriented solutions aligned with company risk appetite. * Support transaction structuring and advise business units on contractual implications, obligations, and risk exposure. ### **Corporate Governance and Structuring** * Handle corporate housekeeping requirements with minimal supervision, including preparation and review of board and shareholder resolutions, secretary’s certificates, and governance documentation. * Support corporate restructuring, entity management, and inter‑company arrangements for local and offshore affiliates. * Assist in corporate secretarial functions, as may be assigned. ### **Regulatory and Compliance Leadership** * Provide legal support for regulatory filings and compliance requirements (e.g., SEC, PEZA/BOI, LGUs, and other applicable regulators). * Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and prepare internal advisories or recommendations. * Support internal compliance initiatives, audits, and remediation efforts. ### **Legal Advisory, Risk Management, and Dispute Support** * Prepare and review legal memoranda, position papers, and internal guidance on complex legal issues. * Assist senior counsel in managing disputes, claims, demand letters, labor and commercial issues, and coordination with external counsel. * Participate in risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives. ### **Team Support and Stakeholder Management** * Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Legal Counsels and junior legal staff. * Review work products of junior team members for quality, legal soundness, and consistency. * Serve as a key legal point of contact for internal stakeholders and participate in meetings requiring senior‑level legal input. ### **Process Improvement and Knowledge Management** * Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, standards, playbooks, and internal processes. * Support legal training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the organization. * Perform other legal and compliance‑related tasks as may be assigned. ### **Experience** * At least **5–8 years** of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or in‑house practice. * Demonstrated experience in leading contract negotiations and handling matters with minimal supervision. * Exposure to cross‑border or multinational operations is a strong advantage. ### **Skills and Competencies** * Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. * Well‑developed understanding of Philippine corporate and commercial laws; working knowledge of labor, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. * Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage legal and commercial risk. * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills. * Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast‑paced environment. * High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment. ### **Experience** * At least **5–8 years** of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or in‑house practice. * Demonstrated experience in leading contract negotiations and handling matters with minimal supervision. * Exposure to cross‑border or multinational operations is a strong advantage. ### **Skills and Competencies** * Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. * Well‑developed understanding of Philippine corporate and commercial laws; working knowledge of labor, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. * Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage legal and commercial risk. * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills. * Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast‑paced environment. * High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment. 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