Corporate Legal Associate

About the role

The Corporate Legal Associate will support the Legal Department in ensuring compliance with Philippine laws, protecting the company’s interests, and handling a range of corporate legal matters. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Corporate Legal Manager, the role works closely with all internal departments.

Key responsibilities

• Represent the company before government agencies and regulatory bodies such as SEC, NLRC, BIR, LGUs, and courts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and safeguard corporate interests.
• Assist in securing business licenses, permits, certifications, and renewals.
• Handle corporate housekeeping and meet reportorial requirements.
• Manage legal cases, attend hearings, and liaise with external counsel.
• Draft, review, and amend contracts, legal opinions, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Maintain corporate records and protect legal documentation.
• Oversee corporate matters and data‑privacy compliance.
• Conduct legal research and provide preliminary advice to internal departments.
• Support executive management and perform ad‑hoc duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Philippine Bar.
• Preferably 3+ years of experience as a lawyer in a corporate setting or law firm; new Bar passers are also welcome.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to explain legal concepts clearly to both legal and non‑legal stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in English.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Knowledge of legal procedures and documentation.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms (e.g., CD Asia, LexisNexis, Chan Robles Virtual Law Library).
• Expertise in drafting contracts, pleadings, and legal opinions.
• Familiarity with corporate housekeeping and compliance requirements.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite and document‑management systems.