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Legal Counsel Jobs in Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines at XML International
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: XML International
Location: Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
Commercial Legal Counsel | Corporate | M&A | Regulatory
Manila, Philippines (Hybrid)
1-Year Employment Contract
Support Strategic Business Growth Through Practical Legal Advice
We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to provide commercially focused legal support across corporate, commercial, regulatory, compliance, and dispute-related matters.
Working closely with senior business stakeholders, you will help support strategic business initiatives, complex commercial transactions, and legal risk management within a fast-paced multinational environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer who enjoys balancing commercial objectives with sound legal judgment while supporting large-scale business operations.
What You’ll Do
Commercial Legal Advisory
- Provide practical legal advice across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Support procurement, supply, service, partnership, and business development contracts.
- Advise business stakeholders on legal and compliance risks.
Corporate Transactions
- Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic business initiatives.
- Provide legal support throughout transaction lifecycles.
- Assist with corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Risk & Compliance
- Advise on competition law, data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
- Support litigation, dispute resolution, and claims management.
- Develop practical legal risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance and ethical standards.
Legal Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to legal transformation initiatives.
- Support process improvement and legal technology adoption.
- Utilize digital legal tools and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency.
- Manage multiple legal matters simultaneously while maintaining high-quality legal support.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
✔ Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.
✔ Minimum 8 years of post-qualification legal experience.
✔ Experience in a reputable law firm and/or multinational organization.
✔ Strong experience with:
- Commercial Contracts
- Corporate Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Competition / Antitrust
- Data Privacy
- Intellectual Property
✔ Strong commercial mindset.
✔ Excellent stakeholder management skills.
✔ Experience working in multinational or matrix organizations.
✔ Professional English communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
⭐ Energy, Renewables, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, FMCG, or other highly regulated industries.
⭐ Legal technology and contract management platforms.
⭐ AI-enabled legal solutions.
⭐ Continuous improvement and process optimization.
What We Offer
Hybrid working model.
Opportunity to support strategic business initiatives.
Exposure to multinational commercial operations.
⚖️ Broad legal advisory responsibilities across multiple practice areas.
Professional growth within an international legal environment.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re an experienced commercial lawyer looking to work on complex legal matters while supporting business growth within an international environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a collaborative legal team delivering practical business-focused legal solutions.
