Corporate Legal Associate

About the role

We are looking for a Corporate Legal Associate to join our Legal Department. The role supports compliance with Philippine laws, protects the company’s interests, and handles a wide range of corporate legal matters.

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 obtaining and renewing business licenses, permits, and certifications.
• Support corporate housekeeping and meet reportorial requirements.
• Manage legal cases, attend hearings, and coordinate with external counsel.
• Draft, review, and amend contracts, legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
• Maintain corporate records and ensure proper 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.
• Admission to the Philippine Bar.
• Preferably 3+ years of experience as a lawyer in a corporate setting or law firm (new Bar passers are welcome).
• Strong knowledge of corporate, contracts, labor, tax, and regulatory law.
• Familiarity with Philippine government agencies (SEC, NLRC, BIR, LGUs, courts).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with legal research platforms (CD Asia, LexisNexis, Chan Robles Virtual Law Library).
• Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal instruments.
• Experience in litigation, legal research, and rendering legal opinions.
• Knowledge of corporate housekeeping and compliance documentation.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite and document‑management systems.