Corporate Lawyer
August 99, Inc
- Pasig, PhilippinesOrtigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines, Pasig, Metro Manila, PhilippinesPasigMetro ManilaPhilippinesPhilippinesTELECOMMUTE
- Full timeFULL_TIME
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Job Description
We are looking for a talented Corporate Lawyer who will serve as in-house legal counsel for our company business services, partnerships, legal transactions, and contracts.
August 99 is a startup incubator. Its sister company, Loft Spaces, provides business services. Your main goal is to ensure that all our company’s transactions comply with government laws and regulations, while actively helping our company avoid possible legal risks and violations. Additionally, you will also advise and consult client businesses and startups register, operate, and renew business licenses, permits, and contracts in Metro Manila.
Your Responsibilities:
- Prepare the appropriate legal documents for trial or court proceedings.
- Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.
- Review and evaluate documents for business permit registration for sole proprietorship, domestic, and foreign corporations.
- Represent the company in legal proceedings.
- Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on legal matters.
- Protect the company against legal risks and violations.
- Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.
- Negotiate deals on behalf of the company.
- Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- Must have 5 years working experience specializing in Law/ Legal Services
- Licensed to practice Law from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
- With experience in litigation and transactional areas of patent practice, including counseling clients on business aspects of intellectual property and contract matters.
- Must have experience in business permit registration for sole proprietorship, domestic and foreign corporations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
- Outstanding managerial and negotiation skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Integrity and ability to work under high pressure
Perks and Benefits
- Work from Home
- Special Leave Benefits for Women
- Single Parent Leave
- Life Insurance
- Medical / Health Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Bereavement/Family Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, or Vision Plans
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
- Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
About August 99, Inc
August 99 is a company of startups with 25 years experience and expertise in the world of tech and digital. We help other businesses succeed through the use of cutting-edge technology and innovative strategy. We also offer a suite of web-based digital products for clients world-wide: full web design, internet marketing, content creation, and app development.
Going beyond startups, we also believe in empowering individuals to excel in their chosen careers. August 99 fosters an exciting collaborative working environment that encourages our people to go beyond their job descriptions and achieve more. It’s all a part of our core values: dare something worthy, find your awesome, and earn your beef!
August 99 is part of Venture Studio 12 (VS12). Learn more about VS12 and its global companies and brands at vs12.com.