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Our client is seeking a highly knowledgeable and dependable Director of Legal Counsel to oversee all legal matters within their Philippines location.

This role requires a strong leader with excellent legal expertise and a strategic mindset. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, providing strategic legal guidance to support the company's business objectives, and managing relationships with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies.

  • Oversee all legal matters within the Philippines location
  • Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to support business objectives

What you'll do:

As the Director of Legal Counsel, your role will be pivotal in overseeing all legal matters within the organisation. You will be entrusted with providing strategic legal guidance to support business objectives, ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, and company policies. Your ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts will be crucial in this role. You will also manage litigation and dispute resolution matters as applicable. Your commitment to continuous learning will be evident as you conduct regular legal research to stay abreast of latest changes in law that may impact the company.

  • Provide legal advice and support to the company's senior management and board of directors
  • Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risks and support business goals
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
  • Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters as applicable
  • Developing and implementing legal procedures and policies to ensure the company’s compliance with applicable laws
  • Conducting legal research to ensure the company is up to date with the latest legal changes, legal developments and industry trends that may impact the company
  • Collaborate with other departments to provide legal solutions and support for business initiatives
  • Manage relationships with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies

What you bring:

As an ideal candidate for the Director of Legal Counsel position, you bring a wealth of experience from your previous roles. You are licensed to practice law in the Philippines, have a minimum of 7+ years of experience in a senior legal role, and possess strong knowledge of Philippine legal and regulatory frameworks. Your excellent communication and people skills make you comfortable dealing with all levels of an organisation, including executive leadership. Your ability to provide practical legal solutions and business-oriented advice is highly valued.

  • Bachelor’s degree in law (Juris Doctor or equivalent) from a recognized institution
  • Licensed to practice law in the Philippines
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a senior legal role, preferably in Financial| Insurance or Shared Services company
  • Strong knowledge of Philippine legal and regulatory frameworks
  • Proven experience in managing a legal team and managing complex legal matters
  • Excellent communication and people skills; comfortable dealing with all levels of our organization, including executive leadership
  • Ability to provide practical legal solutions and business-oriented advice
  • Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking capabilities

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading global company that values diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. They offer flexible working opportunities and generous pensions contributions. They are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees can grow professionally. Their commitment to excellence and innovation makes them a leader in their industry.

What's next:

If you're ready to take on this exciting role, we encourage you to apply!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Corporate Law

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Taguig

Job Reference: L13Y43-80351D29

Date posted: 19 September 2024

Consultant: Jayson Mendoza

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