QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have Juris Doctor / Bachelor’s of Law (LLB) degree or any equivalent
• Law students who have completed their third-year curriculum are also welcome to apply
• Deadline-driven
• Keen attention to detail
• If necessary, willing to visit other company branches (accommodation and travel expenses will be paid by the company)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years working as a Legal Officer/Legal Assistant, preferably in a Law Firm
• Must have experience in litigation and contracts management
• Experience in managing small claims cases and barangay conciliation/mediation is a plus

LITIGATION

• Assist external counsel in handling litigation cases
• Collaborate with external legal counsel and represent the business in administrative, labor and litigation proceedings and provide necessary internal legal support
• Conduct legal research on appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to the case and keeps track of documents related to the case
• Track and manage case files, organizing evidence and documentation to support ongoing litigation or legal matters

CORPORATE HOUSEKEEPING AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Draft and review legal documents, such as but not limited to affidavits, SPAs, request letters, and demand letters etc.
• Assists the Corporate Secretary in preparing general corporate housekeeping documents
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other related agreements with clients, vendors, suppliers, and other key partners
• Maintain and manage contract files, tracking key dates for renewals, deadlines, and compliance obligations, ensuring all documentation is up to date