Legal Manager

Legal Department Head

About The Job

We are seeking a highly experienced Legal Department Head to serve as the Company's General Counsel and lead all legal matters across the organization. The role is responsible for developing and implementing legal strategies, managing litigation and labor-related cases, ensuring compliance, and providing sound legal advice to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall legal strategy for pending and potential litigation across the organization.

Provide legal guidance and risk assessments to management and business units.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.

Manage and supervise the Legal Department, including internal lawyers and external counsels.

Represent the company before courts, administrative agencies, and quasi-judicial bodies.

Prepare legal opinions, advisories, pleadings, affidavits, and motions.

Support HR in administrative hearings, labor relations matters, and CBA negotiations.

Handle union-related concerns, labor cases, strikes, damage claims, collection, and property cases.

Prepare and manage the Legal Department budget.

Provide regular updates to senior management, Board Committees, and the Board of Directors.

Act as the Company's Notary Public.

Drive continuous improvement of legal processes and policies.

Qualifications

Must be a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.

At least 10 years of experience in the practice of law, specializing in litigation and labor law.

Proven track record in handling litigation and labor-related cases.

Experience managing CBA negotiations, union-related issues, strikes, and labor disputes.

Strong background in damage claims, collection, and property cases.

Preferably with at least 5 years of experience in a law firm and/or senior management position in a corporation.

Strong leadership, management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Willing to travel as required.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday

8:00 AM to 6:40 PM

100% Onsite