GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Legal Manager will directly report to the VP-Legal. He/she will assist crafting legal strategies, documents, pleadings, demand letters, compromise agreements, etc. for purposes of collection and filing any kind of suit before courts and government agencies with quasi-judicial powers. He/she may be asked for legal advice on matters that will guide the Management in arriving at sound business decisions.

In addition to the above, the Legal Manager will provide the necessary representation before government agencies for securing permits and licenses and liaise with other departments. He/she will assist in the documentary requirements pertaining to titling of units as determined by the Project requirements, payment of taxes where legal expertise is required, and other corporate matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares letters, pleadings, and other agreements as may be necessary;
• Gives accurate and timely legal advice to Management and the different departments of PHC on various concerns whether document interpretation, legal strategies especially for collection and permits and licenses;
• Communicates and deals with external parties (regulators, external counsel, local government, etc.) creating relations of trust;
• Represents PHC in any hearings before government administrative agencies or courts in the Philippines, as the case may be, but may be assisted or represented by external counsel;
• Ensures proper filing and monitoring of documents coming in and out of the Legal Department;
• Prepares presentations before Management and the Board of Directors.
• Prepares check or cash advance requests, and other documents internally as may be provided by internal processes and as the need arises; and
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the VP-Legal

JOB PROFILE

Educational Background

• Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor

Professional Background

• Must have an eight (8) years of work experience in collection and litigation preferably in a real estate industry
• Must be an active member with a good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of Corporate and Property Law and civil and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge on MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel, etc. and other software

Skills Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Good analytical skills and a problem-solver, as well as proactive.
• Must be a team player
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Ability Requirements

• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to manage deliverables and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

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