Corporate Lawyer Manager

Ortigas, National Capital Region

Posted 3 days ago

Company:: WHR Global Consulting
Company Description:: WHR Global Consulting was founded by a Certified Human Resource Professional back in 2009 at the heart of Metro Manila, Philippines. From its humble beginnings it has become a trusted Headhunting & HR consulting partner for various clients from different industries in the Philippines, Japan, Europe, US, Australia, UK, India and Middle East. WHR Global Consulting is helping businesses achieve sustainable growth and success by providing them with expert plug and play and engineered HR consulting services. We provide the following Talent and HR solutions. Headhunting (Retained Search or Contingent Search) for Executive Roles, IT Professionals, Multilingual Staff, Licensed Engineers, Healthcare Practitioners, Corporate Support Roles (HR, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Business Development, Facilities) Employer of Record: Project Based & Fixed Term Consultants (HR, Engineers, Accountants, Marketers) Resume' Database Search HR Consultancy
Contract Type:: Full Time
Experience Required:: 5 to 10 years
Education Level:: Bachelor’s Degree
Gender:: Any
Number of vacancies:: 1

Job Description

WHR Global Consulting, a global talent solution provider is looking for a stellar candidate to fill the role of Corporate Lawyer Manager for its client based in Ortigas, Pasig City.
If you think you match the qualifications below APPLY NOW and one of our Senior Recruitment Consultants will call you for a remote interview.
This is for direct hiring and for a full-time role.

Job Description:
The role will ensure that the company’s business comply with corporate laws and regulations. He/she will also prepare all official documents and contracts/agreements in coordination with all the relevant sectors/departments.
Job Requirements
• 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)

Job Duties
• 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

Candidates with attached CV and relevant experience will be considered for a phone interview.