Legal Counsel  

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Represent the ANCAR Group of Companies in litigations before judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative bodies.
• Assist in the collection of due and demandable accounts of the company by preparing the demand letters, and if needed, by filing the appropriate legal actions.
• Give legal advice to the management regarding actions or matters that may have a legal implication/s, particularly provide a risk assessment asto the projects and contracts to be undertaken by the company.
• Assist Human Resources and all concerned Department Heads in conducting formal investigations and holding administrative hearings.
• Assist the management and its department heads in providing timely updates of laws and regulations applicable to the company and its affiliates.
• Develop and implements legal practices, including but not limited to creating procedures and providing legal documents that will protect the interests of the company.
• Create drafts, review, and negotiate contracts or legal documents for the company.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned, from time to time, or as the company may require.

• Graduate of Bachelor of Laws from a reputable school.
• Member of the Integrated Bar off the Philippines in good standing (with current MCLE compliance certificate).
• At least two (2) years of law practice or corporate experience and have gained at least two (2) years of actual litigation experience.
• Knowledgeableable with Labor law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Corporation Law, and Taxation Law.
• Good organization, collaboration, interpersonal, strong facilitation, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and general management skills.
• Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Capability to manage multiple demands while maintaining excellent professional relationship and providing prompt legal service.
• Adept in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.