Associate General Counsel – Special Projects, Contracts & Data Privacy

About the role

The Associate General Counsel – Special Projects, Contracts, and Data Privacy provides comprehensive legal support to AEV and its business units. This senior‑level position safeguards the company’s interests by managing contracts, overseeing special projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and data‑privacy requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage contracts and legal documents in line with AEV legal standards and risk parameters.
• Act as the Legal Point of Contact for strategic transactions and special projects, providing advice and leading document review.
• Coordinate regulatory filings, monitor legal developments, and ensure timely compliance with applicable laws.
• Develop and maintain legal knowledge resources, deliver updates on regulatory changes, and support internal training initiatives.
• Oversee external counsel, ensuring cost‑effective, high‑quality legal support aligned with AEV standards.
• Assist in litigation and dispute management by preparing correspondence, coordinating counsel, and meeting case deadlines.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contracts, commercial transactions, dispute resolution, or corporate legal practice.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, including relevant regulatory requirements.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact legal matters across multiple business units.
• Collaborative environment that values professional development and legal excellence.