Associate General Counsel
AboitizPower
- Taguig, PhilippinesNAC Tower, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, PhilippinesTaguigMetro ManilaPhilippinesPhilippines
- Full timeFULL_TIME
Job Description
The Legal Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to the 1AP Group on various matters, including corporate governance, legal developments, and compliance requirements. The role ensures that the business units are compliant with relevant laws and regulations, assist in implementing best corporate governance practices, and provide corporate secretarial assistance for meetings and filings. The role also acts as a subject matter expert in legal due diligence for acquisitions and oversees compliance requirements for post-acquisition activities.
The Legal Counsel is responsible for keeping the Group informed of relevant updates in laws and regulations and engaging with regulators and special interest groups on corporate governance matters, coordinating with various stakeholders and government agencies for transactions and ensuring timely preparation of necessary documents.
The Legal Counsel is involved in people development, including overseeing paralegals, mentoring the team, and participating in performance management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) or Master in Business Administration (MBA) is an advantage
- Updated MCLE and in good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)
- LawLab Year 1 or equivalent training with focus on energy-related courses
- At least five (5 years) of relevant work experience as a licensed legal professional in a field or business that is energy-related or can complement the energy business
- Experience in managerial role, with supervision over a team
- Legal Knowledge (Philippine power industry) Development
- Has experience in Contract management, drafting, review and Internal Process Management & Controls
- Experience or participation in an energy-related or comparative project, preferably from project ideation to execution
Jobs Summary
- Job Level
- Mid-Senior Level / Manager
- Job Category
- Legal
- Educational Requirement
- Bachelor's degree graduate
- Recruiter response to application
- Once in a while
- Office Address
- NAC Tower, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City
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