Senior Manager, Legal Affairs

About the role

The Senior Manager, Legal Affairs will lead the organization’s legal function, providing strategic advice and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. The role involves interpreting legal issues, proposing solutions, and supporting business decisions across various domains.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive legal advice on rights, obligations, and privileges of the organization.
• Identify legal solutions to business and technical challenges and recommend appropriate actions.
• Manage and litigate labor, criminal, and civil cases on behalf of the company.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including cross‑border transactions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Required profile

• LLB or JD degree and a current, good‑standing membership in the Philippine Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of law‑firm experience handling labor, criminal, and civil litigation.
• Extensive experience in contract review and negotiation of international transactions.
• Strong presentation, analytical, problem‑solving, and innovative abilities.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

Required skills