Commercial Legal Counsel – Corporate & M&A (Hybrid, Manila)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to provide practical, business‑focused legal advice across corporate, commercial, regulatory and dispute matters. Working in a fast‑paced multinational environment, you will partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, large transactions and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver commercial legal advisory on corporate, commercial and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including procurement, supply, partnership and business development contracts.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic transactions throughout their lifecycle.
• Advise on competition law, data privacy, intellectual property and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with litigation, dispute resolution and claims management, developing risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to legal transformation projects, process improvement and adoption of digital/legal‑tech tools.

Required profile

• Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 8 years of post‑qualification legal experience.
• Background in a reputable law firm and/or multinational organization.
• Strong commercial mindset and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional English communication abilities.

Required skills

• Commercial Contracts
• Corporate Law
• Regulatory Compliance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Competition/Antitrust
• Data Privacy
• Intellectual Property

What we offer

• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to support strategic business initiatives.
• Exposure to multinational commercial operations.
• Broad legal advisory responsibilities across multiple practice areas.
• Professional growth within a dynamic organization.