In-House Legal Counsel
Core
In-house legal counsel supporting commercial, regulatory, employment, tax, and litigation matters for an e-commerce company in the Philippines.
Role type
Mid-level in-house legal counsel
Builds
Standard contract templates and playbooks; compliance policies and procedures
Domain
E-commerce / Southeast Asia / Philippine law
Deliverable
Client delivery
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation; Regulatory licensing and compliance; Employment law advisory and representation; Tax advisory; Litigation management; Data privacy compliance
Preferred skills
Experience in e-commerce, technology, or retail; Regional business environment experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements; Manage corporate licenses and monitor regulatory developments; Develop and implement compliance policies; Provide first-level tax advice; Manage pre-litigation disputes and coordinate with external counsel; Advise on employment matters and represent the company before labour tribunals
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC