II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Documentation and Contract Management

• Prepare legal opinions, arguments, memoranda, pleadings, reports, and other legal documents.
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate various contracts and agreements, including but not limited to IT contracts, service agreements, supply agreements, and Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs).
• Ensure that contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations while aligning with the Company’s business objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations by identifying legal risks, recommending revisions, and advising stakeholders on contract provisions to protect the Company’s interests while maintaining commercial viability.
• Maintain, organize, and update legal records, contracts, and other legal documents, ensuring proper document control and accessibility.

Legal Research and Advisory

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support contract negotiations, litigation, dispute resolution, and other legal matters.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate, contractual, regulatory, compliance, and litigation matters.
• Prepare legal reports, presentations, and updates for management and other stakeholders.
• Keep stakeholders informed of significant developments involving legal cases, disputes, and contract negotiations.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Assist in the management and resolution of legal disputes and litigation matters.
• Prepare for trials, hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings, including document review, case analysis, strategy discussions, and compliance with procedural requirements.
• Attend and represent the Company in judicial, quasi-judicial, administrative, and regulatory proceedings as necessary.
• Coordinate with external counsel, government agencies, and relevant parties concerning legal matters.

Compliance and Corporate Support

• Participate in legal initiatives, process improvement projects, compliance programs, and risk management activities.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal company policies.
• Provide legal support on various corporate, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Notarize documents when authorized and required.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all client, company, and legal information.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Educational Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.
• Must have passed the Philippine Bar Examination.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).