Legal Counsel – Pasig City – The Wellex Group

Job Description / Requirements
Job Brief
We are looking for a highly qualified Legal Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business. You will safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly follows law guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues. The successful candidate will effectively ensure legal conformity and minimize probability of exposure.

Responsibilities:
give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance, etc.)
collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies
communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority, etc.)
draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces
provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation
attend to all legal problems and cases of the company
research and liaison with different government agencies
other work or projects may be assigned from time to time

Requirements:
proven experience as a legal counsel in business environment
excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
outstanding communication skills
BSc degree in Law
MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage
have litigation experience

How to Apply
For interested applicants you may apply by sending your updated CV at hrd.wellex@gmail.com. Kindly expect a message or a phone call for those applicants who will be short-listed.