Legal Counsel
- Manila City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide timely, commercial legal advice across various risk areas and proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Draft, review, and transform contracts (e.g., procurement, employment, leases) and manage contract lifecycle software (Plexus).
- Advise on employment matters including terminations, performance issues, and redundancies.
- Act as Privacy Officer, ensuring adherence to Australian Privacy Laws and internal policies.
- Support marketing approvals, influencer agreements, trade promotions, and brand protection including IP compliance and training.
- Ensure compliance with consumer laws, review marketing and packaging, and support legal training programs.
- Partner with procurement on supply terms and advise on contractual disputes.
- Deliver legal onboarding for new hires and develop training materials for compliance programs.
- Monitor legislative changes, update company policies, and manage legal intranet and admin support.
- Holds a Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and a current unrestricted practising certificate, with working knowledge of contract, employment, IP, consumer, and competition law.
- Over 5 years' post-admission experience in law firms or in-house roles, ideally within FMCG or commercial legal departments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory issues and deliver pragmatic, business-ready solutions.
- Skilled in drafting clear, concise legal advice and commercial contracts, with proven ability to simplify legal concepts for all levels of the business.
- Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements with confidence and precision.Builds strong relationships across seniority levels, partnering effectively with stakeholders to navigate legal matters collaboratively.
- Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, delivering results independently while keeping stakeholders informed.Works collaboratively, embraces continuous learning, and leads with integrity aligned to company values.
- Be part of a Great Place to Work® certified company that's going places! We're heading to Hong Kong this September for our exciting company trip, and we'd love for you to join the adventure.
- Thrive in a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates collaboration, diversity, and shared success across borders.
- Enjoy competitive compensation that recognises your skills and contributions.
- Work with global clients and stakeholders, gaining valuable international exposure.
- Comprehensive medical benefits to support your well-being, covering your family member(s).
- Generous paid leave entitlements, because life outside work matters too.
- Exciting team outings, company events, and travel opportunities, like our annual overseas trips, unforgettable parties, and more.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Australia, expanding your global perspective.
- Ongoing training and career development tailored to your role and the industry.
- Aligned with Australian business hours, typically starting around 6 to 7 AM local PH time