What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel position at Globe Telecom, Inc.?
We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support and advice to our company, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and protecting the company's interests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Advisory and Support
Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of legal issues, including contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, labor, and litigation.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and documents to align and protect the company's interests.
Support business units with legal insights and solutions to facilitate business operations.
Exercise other functions and perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Head of Legal of the company.
Compliance and Regulatory Management
Ensure the company's operations comply with relevant laws, industry regulations, and internal policies.
Prepare and submit permit applications to relevant government agencies.
Liaise with government officials to facilitate the approval process.
Develop and implement compliance programs and policies to mitigate legal risks.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance and quality control.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Manage and oversee litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel.
Develop strategies for dispute resolution and negotiate settlements to minimize legal exposure.
Ensure effective management of all legal disputes and claims.
Corporate Governance
Oversee corporate governance practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Manage board meetings, prepare minutes, and ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.
Maintain corporate records and ensure timely filings with regulatory authorities.
Risk Management
Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
Monitor and manage risks throughout the organization to minimize impact on business operations.
Ensure contingency plans are in place and activated as needed.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engage with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulatory bodies, and industry associations, to build strong relationships and ensure alignment with legal standards.
Communicate effectively with the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors on legal matters.
Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and public events related to legal and regulatory issues.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Law or Juris Doctor degree (LLB or equivalent). Licensed to practice law in the Philippines. Must be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
Minimum of 5 years of legal practice in a Philippine law firm, with at least 1 year experience as a senior associate in a Philippine law firm.
Must have at least 1 year experience as in-house (company) legal counsel in a company that is part of a conglomerate or in a multinational company.
Legal practice focuses on corporate/commercial law, regulatory compliance, and labor law. Experience in the technology, telecommunications, energy, real estate, construction, and/or data center industry is highly desirable.
