We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Geographic Legal Counsel Specialist to join our Talent Force team. In this role, you will provide expert legal guidance on geographic and jurisdictional compliance across our operations. Your focus will be on ensuring that our company adheres to local laws and regulations in various regions where we operate.
Generic Responsibilities: Understand the CORE areasUnderstand relevant company policiesUnderstand corporate governance and company actUnderstand basic corporate concepts and transactions such as share transfer, liquidations, mergers, etc.Draft corporate documents such as minutes, powers of attorneys, etc.Coordinate review, approval and implementation of changes in entity information and corporate structureDevelop subject-matter expertise in the concerned support areaAct as a POC for support areaUnderstand and suggest process improvements in the support areaAssist team in drafting checklists and process documentsDirectly liaison with internal stakeholders on various issuesManage SharePoint and communication recordsIdentify and support any specific trainings for the teamSupport implementation of new initiatives in CORE support area or within Legal/GLNBuild credible and effective relationships with onshore counsels and within GLN teamSupport recruitment efforts for the teamSupervise resources, and assist GLN Team Lead in people management, as requiredProvide coaching and mentoring to junior members of the teamProvide individuals with positive and developmental feedbackTry to 'give back' to GLN/Legal.
Assist with AP67 coordination process.
Developing and maintaining trusted working relationships with key individuals and SME's regionally e.g., Treasury, Tax, Controllership, GAP, Local Legal Groups, and External Counsel from all countries.Draft and implement corporate documentation for entities within region (Articles of Associations and By-Laws; Minutes of Board and Shareholders Meetings; Powers of Attorney and Proxies; Recapitalization documentation) and ensure signature coordination and authentication coordination of same.Manage corporate secretarial matters, including documentation necessary to appoint/dismiss Directors and other Corporate Officers, holding of Annual General Meetings.Maintenance of "Entity Matters" information for responsible countries.Instruct External Counsel resources on specific projects.Support the team with matters relating to ensuring Policy compliance, research and advisory matters.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on various legal and commercial issues.Competent in building credibility and effective relationships within Legal team and with business and/or external Clients (as applicable);Escalate appropriately where needed and coordinate matters with internal and external stakeholders to find solutions.Coordinate and undertake legal assessments on regional/global projects, policies and compliance initiatives.Identify process improvements in Entity Matters or Corporate Functions domains and lead team in developing/drafting of guidelines, handbooks, know how material, checklists and process/tools associated documents (global/regional and local) for standardizing the process.Supervision of junior team members and quality of data in GEMS.Making use of GEMS capabilities and raising awareness of GEMS-related topics within the wider Legal team e.g. through presentations and the drafting of postcards. Educational Requirement:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Law
Compliance related global professional certification is a plus
Skills and Work Experience
Corporate law experience preferredMinimum of 3-4 of experience at law firm or as in-house counsel and/or in legal outsourcingFluent in English with strong oral and written communication skillsGood experience in generic/legal research and reporting, including due diligenceGood understanding of commercial agreements, legal and compliance principlesProficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)Effectively manage priorities and stakeholder expectations
Job Details
Location
Mandaluyong
Time Type
Full time
Job Type
Regular