Legal Counsel (ST Telemedia Global Data Centre Philippines)

At Globe, our goal is to create a wonderful world for our people, business, and nation. By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal.

Job Description

Support and assist the Head of Legal of the company in the performance of his/her assigned duties and responsibilities;

JOB DESCRIPTION AND EXPECTATIONS

• Support and assist the Head of Legal of the company in the performance of his/her assigned duties and responsibilities;
• Collaborate with members of other departments;
• Ensure the company’s compliance with all relevant laws;
• Structure, draft, review and negotiate contracts/agreements in order to align with the company’s objectives;
• Provide strategic and practical advice on contract terms and associated risks to the relevant business stakeholders;
• Render legal opinions;
• Monitor updates in relevant legal landscape in order to timely and effectively implement compliance changes;
• Assist in developing, maintaining and improving legal guidelines, policies, internal trainings and standard form agreements;
• Conducts trainings/orientation on legal matters and the business processes of the company;
• Supports the entire objectives and accomplishment of the legal department’s Key Performance Indicators;
• Perform other legal services in a timely manner, such as but not limited to compliance with regulatory requirements of government agencies, preparation of letters to government agencies and demand letters; and
• Exercise other functions and perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Head of Legal of the company.

Qualifications

• Has a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a Philippine law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the Philippines.
• Member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
• At least 5 years of relevant law practice in a law firm. High ethical standards and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Can work in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment. Has excellent legal and commercial judgment.
• A good team player. Highly efficient and hardworking.
• Willing to learn and be trained in other areas of the law and the business.
• Experience in real estate, construction, and information and communications technology (ICT) is preferable.

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