Monroe Consulting Group, an executive search firm, is hiring on behalf of a dynamic conglomerate encompassing construction, real estate, waste management, trucking, and mining industries. Our client is seeking a Legal Manager. This is an onsite role is based in Pasig City.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Manager / Senior Legal Manager to lead and oversee the legal affairs of our diversified conglomerate, which operates across construction, real estate, waste management, trucking, and mining industries. This role is responsible for providing expert legal advice, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, managing legal risks, and supporting the company's operations and growth initiatives through sound legal strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Compliance
- Provide proactive legal counsel on business operations, contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards across all business units (construction, real estate, waste management, trucking, and mining).
- Monitor changes in legislation that impact the company's operations and recommend necessary actions.
Contracts & Transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, leases, joint ventures, and other legal documents.
- Support business development activities including mergers, acquisitions, land acquisitions, and project financing.
- Safeguard the company's interests in transactions with partners, clients, vendors, and regulators.
Risk Management & Disputes
- Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Handle litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters, liaising with external counsel when necessary.
- Manage legal due diligence for projects and partnerships.
Corporate Governance & Policy
- Support the Board and Management in implementing corporate governance practices.
- Develop and enforce internal policies and procedures to strengthen compliance and ethical business conduct.
- Maintain corporate records, permits, licenses, and regulatory filings.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor a legal team (if applicable), fostering professional growth and ensuring effective performance.
- Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to provide legal perspectives in decision-making.
- Represent the company before government agencies, regulators, and external stakeholders when required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) / Juris Doctor (J.D.), with admission to the Philippine Bar (or equivalent jurisdiction).
- At least 7-10 years of progressive legal experience, with a focus on corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
- Strong background in construction, real estate, environmental, labor, mining, or transportation law is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience handling contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, diverse industry setting.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
