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SENIOR ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL

INT-43DF828

City
Taguig City, Philippines
Schedule
Office Location
PICADILLY STAR

Make your next big career move by applying as KMC Solutions' next SENIOR ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Advanced Corporate and Commercial Legal Support

  • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including service agreements, master agreements, leases, referrals, outsourcing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
  • Independently assess legal, regulatory, and commercial risks; propose practical, business‑oriented solutions aligned with company risk appetite.
  • Support transaction structuring and advise business units on contractual implications, obligations, and risk exposure.

Corporate Governance and Structuring

  • Handle corporate housekeeping requirements with minimal supervision, including preparation and review of board and shareholder resolutions, secretary’s certificates, and governance documentation.
  • Support corporate restructuring, entity management, and inter‑company arrangements for local and offshore affiliates.
  • Assist in corporate secretarial functions, as may be assigned.

Regulatory and Compliance Leadership

  • Provide legal support for regulatory filings and compliance requirements (e.g., SEC, PEZA/BOI, LGUs, and other applicable regulators).
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and prepare internal advisories or recommendations.
  • Support internal compliance initiatives, audits, and remediation efforts.

Legal Advisory, Risk Management, and Dispute Support

  • Prepare and review legal memoranda, position papers, and internal guidance on complex legal issues.
  • Assist senior counsel in managing disputes, claims, demand letters, labor and commercial issues, and coordination with external counsel.
  • Participate in risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives.

Team Support and Stakeholder Management

  • Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Legal Counsels and junior legal staff.
  • Review work products of junior team members for quality, legal soundness, and consistency.
  • Serve as a key legal point of contact for internal stakeholders and participate in meetings requiring senior‑level legal input.

Process Improvement and Knowledge Management

  • Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, standards, playbooks, and internal processes.
  • Support legal training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the organization.
  • Perform other legal and compliance‑related tasks as may be assigned.

On top of your salary, here are the exciting benefits you can look forward to:

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The main responsibilities of a SENIOR ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL include:

Advanced Corporate and Commercial Legal Support

  • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including service agreements, master agreements, leases, referrals, outsourcing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
  • Independently assess legal, regulatory, and commercial risks; propose practical, business‑oriented solutions aligned with company risk appetite.
  • Support transaction structuring and advise business units on contractual implications, obligations, and risk exposure.

Corporate Governance and Structuring

  • Handle corporate housekeeping requirements with minimal supervision, including preparation and review of board and shareholder resolutions, secretary’s certificates, and governance documentation.
  • Support corporate restructuring, entity management, and inter‑company arrangements for local and offshore affiliates.
  • Assist in corporate secretarial functions, as may be assigned.

Regulatory and Compliance Leadership

  • Provide legal support for regulatory filings and compliance requirements (e.g., SEC, PEZA/BOI, LGUs, and other applicable regulators).
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and prepare internal advisories or recommendations.
  • Support internal compliance initiatives, audits, and remediation efforts.

Legal Advisory, Risk Management, and Dispute Support

  • Prepare and review legal memoranda, position papers, and internal guidance on complex legal issues.
  • Assist senior counsel in managing disputes, claims, demand letters, labor and commercial issues, and coordination with external counsel.
  • Participate in risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives.

Team Support and Stakeholder Management

  • Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Legal Counsels and junior legal staff.
  • Review work products of junior team members for quality, legal soundness, and consistency.
  • Serve as a key legal point of contact for internal stakeholders and participate in meetings requiring senior‑level legal input.

Process Improvement and Knowledge Management

  • Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, standards, playbooks, and internal processes.
  • Support legal training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the organization.
  • Perform other legal and compliance‑related tasks as may be assigned.

To apply, you must be an expert on the following requirements:

Experience

  • At least 5–8 years of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or in‑house practice.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading contract negotiations and handling matters with minimal supervision.
  • Exposure to cross‑border or multinational operations is a strong advantage.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Well‑developed understanding of Philippine corporate and commercial laws; working knowledge of labor, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage legal and commercial risk.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast‑paced environment.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

It will also be favorable if you are knowledgeable in:

Experience

  • At least 5–8 years of relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or in‑house practice.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading contract negotiations and handling matters with minimal supervision.
  • Exposure to cross‑border or multinational operations is a strong advantage.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Well‑developed understanding of Philippine corporate and commercial laws; working knowledge of labor, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage legal and commercial risk.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast‑paced environment.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

The successful candidate must submit the following pre-employment requirements

  • Scanned copy of valid NBI Clearance
  • Accomplished Medical or PEME Slip (covered by KMC)
  • 2x2 & Half body picture with white background
  • Proof of government numbers (TIN, SSS, Pag-ibig, & Philhealth)
  • Photocopy of 2 valid IDs – front & back (government-issued)
  • Clear copy of your Birth Certificate (PSA or NSO)
  • Accomplished HR Forms & Promissory Note (will be provided by KMC’s Onboarding Team

Click here to view the complete list of KMC’s pre-employment requirements.

KMC Careers

If you're a rockstar at what you do and looking to be a part of our amazing story, we want to hear from you!

We offer attractive salaries and benefits plus you get to work in some of the Philippines' best flexible workspaces. Our employees also get to enjoy exclusive discounts, rewards and freebies, and invites to our monthly events. We are always recruiting for roles in IT & Development, Marketing, Business Administration, HR & Recruitment and Legal & Finance Roles.

KMC provides quality employment opportunities for job-seekers looking for a career that is both challenging and fulfilling. We are also committed to providing equal opportunities at every selection stage. We do not discriminate due to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, and religion.

Work with Us. Grow with Us.

KMC Solutions offers a variety of career opportunities in Metro Manila, Cebu and Clark & Iloilo. We are always looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make their next big career move.

Our Culture

At KMC, we foster an inclusive and positive workplace for all. We push our members to succeed in everything they do through our collaborative work environment. We encourage our community to work hard and reach their full potential while delivering results that matter for our members and you as professionals.

We host amazing and quality events and implement people-centric policies to work flexibly. We ensure that everyone in our expansive network is engaged, from our internal employees and those who work on behalf our offshore partners.

Life within KMC: Work Hard Party Harder

At KMC, we work hard and we are committed to putting our best foot forward in everything we do. Everyone is encouraged to be an individual while also working for the collective good of the KMC Community. We believe mistakes are opportunities and that you should not present a solution without a problem.

We also know when hard work deserves to be recognized so we reward our employees with monthly parties, free trips and much much more!

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