The Legal Department Team Leader oversees the company’s legal operations and ensures full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. The role supervises the daily activities of the legal team, provides expert guidance on corporate legal matters, and ensures timely processing of business permits, licenses, and registrations, including SEC and DOLE compliance. This position bridges management and external regulatory bodies to safeguard the company’s legal standing and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

A. Corporate and Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and monitor compliance with corporate legal requirements, including SEC registration, GIS updates, and amendments to Articles and By-Laws.
• Ensure timely registration, renewal, and updating of permits, licenses, and accreditations with agencies (SEC, DOLE, DTI, BIR, LGUs, FDA, PEZA, etc.).
• Review and maintain corporate records, board resolutions, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with external counsel or government officers for filings, submissions, and audits.
• Oversee DOLE reporting, labor standards compliance, and workplace-related permits.

B. Contract Management and Legal Documentation

• Draft, review, and finalize contracts, MOAs, and other legal instruments to protect company interests.
• Ensure proper contract vetting, approval, and documentation control.
• Provide legal advice on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and mitigation.

C. Governance and Risk Management

• Advise management on governance practices and changes in laws and regulations.
• Help formulate and implement company policies and compliance programs.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend preventive or corrective measures.

D. Supervisory and Leadership Functions

• Lead and mentor the legal team; assign tasks and monitor performance.
• Conduct evaluations and support training and development initiatives.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and Operations for compliance alignment.
• Ensure deadlines, accuracy, and confidentiality in handling legal documents.

E. Liaison and External Coordination

• Represent the company in dealings with SEC, DOLE, BIR, DTI, LGUs, and other regulatory bodies.
• Manage relationships with external counsels and government offices.
• Track the status of filings and ensure timely completion of compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Legal Management, Political Science, or related field; JD or LLB preferred.
• License: Philippine Bar membership is an advantage but not required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of corporate or regulatory legal experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong understanding of corporate and labor laws, and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in legal drafting, research, and document management.
• Familiar with SEC, DOLE, BIR, and LGU processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and Team Management
• Legal and Regulatory Expertise
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking
• Communication and Negotiation Skills
• Organizational and Time Management
• Ethical Judgment and Professional Integrity

Work Environment

• Office-based with occasional fieldwork or coordination with government agencies.
• May involve attending meetings, hearings, or compliance inspections.

Work Arrangement

• In-person
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (6-day workweek)