Legal Counsel

Job Summary

The Legal Counsel for Contracts and Special Projects will provide comprehensive legal support to the Corporation and its subsidiaries, with a primary focus on contract management, regulatory compliance, and complex or non routine transactions. The role involves reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial agreements, supporting strategic projects, and coordinating closely with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external counsel to ensure legal soundness and risk mitigation.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

PRIMARY LEGAL SUPPORT

 

·       Provide timely and pragmatic legal advice to various departments and subsidiaries on a wide range of legal, regulatory, and commercial matters.

·       Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations to business transactions and operational issues.

·        Identify legal risks and propose commercially sound solutions aligned with the Company’s objectives.

 

CONTRACT REVIEW, NEGOTIATION, AND MANGEMENT

 

·       Review, negotiate, and approve contracts and agreements, including those presented by counterparties, to protect the Company’s rights and manage risk.

·       Develop, update, and continuously improve standard contract templates based on legal developments, regulatory requirements, and transactional experience.

·       Participate in and support contract negotiations to ensure alignment with approved commercial, legal, and risk parameters.

CONTRACT AND LEGAL DOCUMENT DRAFTING

 

• Draft and revise contracts, memoranda, agreements, letters, and other legal documentation for both routine and non‑routine transactions.
• Prepare demand letters, responses, position papers, and official communications with counterparties and government agencies.
• Modify existing agreements to address transaction‑specific or exceptional circumstances, including transactions outside the ordinary course of business.

 

 

PUBLIC BIDDING AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

 

·       Provide legal support for public biddings, unsolicited proposals, and special or confidential transactions involving national and local government units.

·        Prepare, review, and advise on documentation required for special permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals.

·       Assist in regulatory strategy formulation and compliance with applicable procurement, bidding, and approval processes.

 

CORPORATE SECRETARIAL AND REGULATORY SUPPORT

 

·       Assist in the preparation of Board Resolutions, Secretary’s Certificates, and related corporate governance documents required for transactions.

·        Attend Board and Committee meetings, as needed, and support the preparation of minutes and post‑meeting documentation.

·       Assist in the drafting and review of corporate charter documents, including incorporation documents and amendments (e.g., increase in capitalization, changes in corporate information).

·        Support regulatory disclosures and compliance submissions to the SEC, PSE, and other regulatory bodies, in coordination with the Office of the Corporate Secretary and relevant teams.

·       Provide support in intellectual property matters, including trademark registration, renewal, and protection of Company IP assets.

 

 

LEGAL MANAGEMENT AND EXTERNAL COUNSEL COORDINATION

 

·       Maintain and update legal databases, document repositories, trackers, and status reports for contracts, corporate records, and special projects.

·        Utilize and manage internal legal systems and tools (e.g., LMS, DSR, resolution trackers, stock and transfer book systems).

·       Coordinate with external counsel on assigned matters, including monitoring deliverables, reviewing legal opinions, and managing costs.

·        Provide legal updates, reports, and risk assessments to Management as required.

 

OTHER DUTIES

 

Perform other legal functions and responsibilities as may be assigned by Management or required by business exigencies.

Technical Competencies and Skills

See attached

Education, Trainings and Licenses Required

• LLB or JD degree • At least 2-3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an in house corporate environment • Demonstrated experience handling complex legal matters, with working knowledge on corporate and commercial law, contract drafting and negotiation, employment and labor law, intellectual property law