GENERAL COUNSEL

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for negotiating, writing, reviewing, summarizing, researching and executing a wide
variety of agreements for companies and clients, including marketing agreements, , license
agreements, real estate leases, confidentiality agreements, and other general business contracts.

JOBS RESPONSIBILITIES

Negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts.

Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues.

Advise executives within the company and work alongside employees in other
departments

Review all contracts and other documentation where the company has commiited itself
and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the managements attention

Prepare, Review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various
business activities

Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and
advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure the correct information is
submitted on time

Review on ongoing cases and advice management accordingly

Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in
compliance with all statutory and legal requirements

Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable

statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.

Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates.

Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.

Develop solutions to complex legal questions.

Provide training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of any law degree program, preferably Bar Passer

At least 2 years legal experience ideally in corporate law with a proven track record in
contract negotiating and drafting
Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge and experience with laws dealing with government and/or commercial
contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration
Knowledge and experience with laws dealing with labor code and DOLE
Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management
on highly technical matters