Corporate Lawyer

About the role

The Corporate Lawyer is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and guidance to the company across corporate governance, taxation, labor and employment, regulatory compliance, contracts, and general business operations. The role ensures that the company operates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations while proactively managing legal risks, protecting the company's interests, and supporting business continuity and growth. The position serves as a strategic legal partner to Management, providing practical and commercially sound legal advice on business decisions, operational matters, and corporate initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across corporate governance, taxation, labor and employment, regulatory compliance, contracts, and general business operations
• Ensure the company operates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Proactively manage legal risks and protect the company's interests
• Support business continuity and growth
• Serve as a strategic legal partner to Management
• Provide practical and commercially sound legal advice on business decisions, operational matters, and corporate initiatives
• Handle BIR audits and tax assessments
• Manage labor disputes and corporate documentation
• Manage external legal counsel and coordinate with cross-functional teams

About you

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree

• At least 5–8 years of relevant legal experience in corporate practice, preferably in a manufacturing, FMCG, distribution, or other multi-site operating company

• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, SEC compliance, taxation, labor and employment law, and commercial contracts

• Strong working knowledge of Philippine corporate, tax, labor, and commercial laws

• Knowledge of SEC, BIR, DOLE, NLRC, and other applicable regulatory requirements

• Strong contract drafting, review, negotiation, and legal research skills

• Ability to assess legal risks and translate complex legal requirements into practical business recommendations

• In-house legal experience and exposure to plant or manufacturing operations are strong advantages

• Experience handling BIR audits and tax assessments, labor disputes, corporate documentation, and regulatory compliance is highly preferred