Corporate Lawyer Manager

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Juris Doctor

● Must possess updated Professional License (Bar passer), a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines

● Proven work experience as a General Corporate Lawyer, Real Estate Lawyer and /or Legal Advisor roles.

● With more than 8 years of experience in legal practice, preferably in real-estate

● In-depth knowledge of real estate laws and regulations.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Strong analytical, critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.

● Comprehensive understanding of corporate law (some knowledge of laws in the region not required but a plus)

Responsibilities:

● Draft, review, and solidify legal paperwork and documentation that protect and support the company’s interests while adhering to national, regulatory, and compliance laws
● Undertake and perform in-depth legal research for any activities or transactions - local and regional including but not limited to- taxation, banking laws, real estate, technology, personnel, financial structures, corporate structures
● Guide the management team on the legal directions to take and develop/execute legal strategies.
● Ensure regulatory compliance of the company with other relevant regulations, and statutes. Must update and inform the company of national and local regulations impacting the real estate and construction industry, technology industry, personnel matters.
● Read, review, draft, and discuss various contracts, legal documents as needed by the company
● Act as a point person in all communications between the Company and the government agencies/units or other public and private entities, including also clients, partners, and other stakeholders
● Provide sound counsel on various legal issues and concerns
● Represent the company in all legal proceedings when needed