Position Overview and Functional Responsibilities:
Respo
nsible in providing professio
nal legal services to the company including legal advice on labor-related issues, co
ntractual obligations, and general corporate law. Serves as the company's official legal representative on any labor litigation, civil and criminal litigation cases, unless otherwise directed. Co
nducts research and provides legal support to Human Resources and senior organizatio
nal leaders to ensure knowledge and compliance on company policies and to adequately address labor-related HR issues in both corrective and preventive manner. Provides updates on current legal and jurisprudential developments that will potentially affect the company. Keeps abreast of all updates, changes to labor laws and any implementing guidelines. Will ensure that all stakeholders are updated – HR professio
nals and senior leadership team. With regards to external complaints with NLRC and DOLE, the incumbent acts as first point of resolution for labor-related issues and concerns. Coordinates with the HR professio
nals (HR Business Partner, Managed Services or Talent Acquisition) for updates and next steps on o
ngoing and active labor cases.Works with Human Resources team in developing policies and procedures, e.g. grievance procedures, due process, exit interviews, and in all such circumstances, ensuring compliance to labor laws. Serves as the in-house expert on labor and as such, is expected to research, develop and educate HR professio
nals and line management with regards to labor laws and other pertinent legal related matters affecting the business. Serves as primary point of co
ntact for leadership (e.g. Finance or HR) in reference to co
ntract reviews and related negotiations in case there are matters in co
nflict with regards to co
ntractual obligations. Co
nducts regulatory updates to all relevant business units
Education and Required Certification:
Bachelor’s / College Degree, Post Graduate Diploma / Master’s Degree Professio
nal Lawyer License (Passed the Philippine Bar Examination)
Professionalism and Thought leadership
Ability to understand and relate to people all levels of the company, while providing advice, support and guidance A professio
nal style characterized by self-management, goal setting and individual respo
nsibilityStrong leadership necessary to drive successful collaboration across a highly matrixed enterprise; visible champion and spokesperson
Business Acumen
Comfortable dealing with day-to-day issues and yet still able to see the big picture and long-term impacts of decision making Ability to effectively advise, recommend, and present requirements and solutions to problems and effectively cope with ambiguity Ability to anticipate the long-term impact of all decisions and take a broad approach to problem solving Ability to ensure that the business receives timely and satisfactory support Courage to make tough decisions and stand behind them
Other skills:
Excellent written and oral presentation skills Self-motivated - able to work auto
nomously and effectively Effective time management, organizatio
nal and presentation skills High perso
nal standards of integrity, empathy, and confidentiality Interpersonal, co
nsultative and negotiation skills
Preferred Experience, Skills & Competencies: At least 4-5 Years of Legal and Professional Practice
Experience in a multi-natio
nal law firm and/or company BPO / Co
ntact center background is a plus