The In-house Corporate Lawyer is responsible for ensuring the legality of business practices and transactions of a real estate consultancy firm in the Philippines. One of his primary duties is to give opinions and advice on all fields of law affecting the operations like reviewing contracts, policies, memorandums, or other documents that need to be assessed. He/she will also be the one to represent the company in all legal proceedings if necessary (administrative hearings, court trials etc.) 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• In charge of giving opinions and advice on all fields of law affecting the operations of the company's business such as but not limited to, general commercial law, corporation law, taxation law, and labor law. 
• Draft or review contracts, policies, correspondences/memorandum or other documents that need to be assessed. 
• Ensure that the company is complying with all laws imposed by various government agencies in the country. 
• Help in conducting legal due diligence and legal research in connection with the nature of the company's business. 
• Provide assistance in the formation of new companies inside and outside of the country. 
• Assist in corporate housekeeping matters to make sure that the necessary filings are up to date and maintained properly. 
• Represent the company in legal proceedings if necessary (administrative hearings, court trials etc.) 

• Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Laws and must be a certified bar passer. 
• At least five (5) years of experience in corporate law and/or commercial law & labor law practice is a must. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Assertive and proactive. 
• Must have the ability to think analytically and must always be precise and careful. 
• Must be willing to work in Quezon City.