Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts

About the role

Emapta is looking for a Legal Counsel to lead commercial contracting for SaaS licensing, software procurement and technology agreements. You will protect the company’s interests while enabling innovation and growth across international operations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate software licensing, procurement, IT services, sales and other commercial contracts.
• Act as the initial legal reviewer for sales agreements and related documentation.
• Manage commercial agreements with clients, suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Provide practical legal guidance on organizational risks, contract issues and business decisions.
• Support data‑privacy requests and coordinate with the Data Privacy team on subject‑access matters.
• Assist with data‑privacy, information‑security and compliance‑related legal initiatives.
• Help resolve corporate disputes, manage legal risk and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain corporate governance records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, draft correspondence and handle confidential documents.
• Coordinate legal‑department projects while exercising discretion and sound judgment.

Required profile

• Philippine Bar passer with 2‑5 years of post‑bar legal experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. or Juris Doctor).
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Hands‑on experience with SaaS/software licensing, software procurement and IT service agreements.
• Ability to discuss contract provisions such as limitation of liability, indemnity, intellectual property, data privacy and licensing terms.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, software licensing and data‑protection laws.
• In‑house legal experience in a technology, SaaS, software or large corporate environment (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent analytical, strategic and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat

What we offer

• Competitive salary range PHP 70,000 – PHP 110,000 per month.
• Hybrid work setup (2 days work‑from‑home, 3 days onsite in Ortigas).
• Night‑shift schedule with weekends off.
• Full‑time permanent position with opportunities for continuous development and long‑term career growth.