BPO Labor Relations Lawyer

Position Overview and Functional Responsibilities:

 Responsible in providing professional legal services to the company including legal advice on labor-related issues, contractual 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.  Conducts research and provides legal support to Human Resources and senior organizational 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 professionals 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 professionals (HR Business Partner, Managed Services or Talent Acquisition) for updates and next steps on ongoing 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 professionals and line management with regards to labor laws and other pertinent legal related matters affecting the business. Serves as primary point of contact for leadership (e.g. Finance or HR) in reference to contract reviews and related negotiations in case there are matters in conflict with regards to contractual obligations. Conducts regulatory updates to all relevant business units

Education and Required Certification:

 Bachelor’s / College Degree, Post Graduate Diploma / Master’s Degree Professional 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 professional style characterized by self-management, goal setting and individual responsibilityStrong 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 autonomously and effectively Effective time management, organizational and presentation skills High personal standards of integrity, empathy, and confidentiality Interpersonal, consultative and negotiation skills

Preferred Experience, Skills & Competencies: At least 4-5 Years of Legal and Professional Practice

 Experience in a multi-national law firm and/or company BPO / Contact center background is a plus