GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, RECRUITMENT & LEGAL AFFAIRS MANAGER

Tasks 📍 Location: Quezon, Philippines 💼 Level: Senior / Team Leader / Manager 👤 Gender: Open to all 🏢 Preferred Industries: Beauty / E-commerce / Fulfillment ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced Senior / Team Leader who can combine Government Relations, Recruitment, and Business/Legal Affairs capabilities. The ideal candidate should have strong connections with government agencies in the Philippines, hands-on experience handling permits and regulatory matters, and a proven track record in mass recruitment and team building . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Government Relations & Legal Affairs Build and maintain direct relationships with government officials and relevant authorities. Coordinate and handle government procedures, permits, licenses, and legal documentation. Work with agencies including: DTI – Department of Trade and Industry BIR – Bureau of Internal Revenue LTO – Land Transportation Office FDA – Food and Drug Administration Coordinate with local authorities regarding fire safety, taxation, business permits, and regulatory compliance . Handle legal and administrative documentation related to: Fulfillment businesses Beauty / Aesthetic service businesses Beauty centers using equipment such as laser machines and semi-permanent makeup equipment. Proactively resolve government, licensing, and compliance issues affecting business operations. Recruitment & Team Building Lead and execute mass recruitment campaigns in the Philippines based on business hiring requirements. Develop and manage recruitment channels to attract high-volume candidates. Build local recruitment networks and candidate pipelines. Coordinate recruitment activities from sourcing and screening through onboarding. Work closely with management to understand workforce requirements and deliver hiring targets. Build, manage, and continuously improve a local recruitment team/network . Track recruitment performance, hiring progress, and workforce needs. Support rapid expansion and staffing for new business operations. Requirements 3+ years of relevant experience in Government Relations, Legal Affairs, Public Affairs, Compliance, HR/Recruitment, or a related field. Strong recruitment experience , particularly in mass hiring / high-volume recruitment in the Philippines . Candidates who have conducted mass recruitment in the Philippines within the last 3 years are strongly preferred. Experience at Senior / Team Leader / Manager level . Strong existing network with government agencies, local authorities, or government officials in the Philippines . Hands-on experience with business permits, licenses, government documentation, and regulatory procedures . Experience recruiting and building teams in a fast-growing business environment. Beauty, Aesthetic, E-commerce, or Fulfillment industry experience is highly preferred. Strong communication, negotiation, networking, and problem-solving skills. Able to work independently and manage multiple government and recruitment-related matters simultaneously. Male and female candidates are welcome to apply. ⭐ HIGHLY PREFERRED ✅ Mass recruitment experience in the Philippines within the past 3 years ✅ Experience building and managing recruitment teams ✅ Strong local candidate network ✅ Government network and experience dealing directly with relevant authorities ✅ Experience with DTI / BIR / LTO / FDA ✅ Experience handling Beauty / Aesthetic Center permits and licenses ✅ Background in Beauty / E-commerce / Fulfillment ✅ Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills ✅ Able to quickly resolve operational, recruitment, and government-related issues