Legal Officer
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Inspiring PG
30 - 45K PHP
Full-time
SM Aura Tower. 4 McKinley Pkwy, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have Juris Doctor / Bachelor’s of Law (LLB) degree or any equivalent
- Law students who have completed their third-year curriculum are also welcome to apply
- Deadline-driven
- Keen attention to detail
- If necessary, willing to visit other company branches (accommodation and travel expenses will be paid by the company)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 1–3 years working as a Legal Officer/Legal Assistant, preferably in a Law Firm
- Must have experience in litigation and contracts management
- Experience in managing small claims cases and barangay conciliation/mediation is a plus
LITIGATION
- Assist external counsel in handling litigation cases
- Collaborate with external legal counsel and represent the business in administrative, labor and litigation proceedings and provide necessary internal legal support
- Conduct legal research on appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to the case and keeps track of documents related to the case
- Track and manage case files, organizing evidence and documentation to support ongoing litigation or legal matters
CORPORATE HOUSEKEEPING AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
- Draft and review legal documents, such as but not limited to affidavits, SPAs, request letters, and demand letters etc.
- Assists the Corporate Secretary in preparing general corporate housekeeping documents
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other related agreements with clients, vendors, suppliers, and other key partners
- Maintain and manage contract files, tracking key dates for renewals, deadlines, and compliance obligations, ensuring all documentation is up to date