Legal Associate, Taguig

ABOUT THE ROLE

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for monitoring and performing all legal affairs activities within his/her assigned area of expertise. The main responsibility is to do everything within his/her scope of power to keep J&T Express operations out of legal trouble.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a principal liaison with governmental and public regulatory agencies
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, and public governance policies
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory filings, licenses, permits, and compliance reports
• Track legislative and regulatory developments and advise management on implications
• Coordinate internal compliance reviews and external audits by government bodies
• Investigate potential compliance issues and report findings to senior leadership and regulators
• Conduct compliance nationwide data analysis of submitted documentation
• Maintain and organize case files, including legal documents, correspondence, and other relevant materials
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation, including researching relevant statutes, case law, and legal precedents
• Assist in conducting and summarizing legal due diligence, including reviewing company records and contracts
• Assist attorneys with preparing documents, compiling exhibits, and managing trial schedules
• Manage databases of legal documents, cases, and other information
• Communicate with departments, regions, and other parties involved in legal matters
• Assist with ensuring corporate compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Prepare corporate documents like meeting minutes, resolutions, and other forms required for corporate governance
• Conduct legal research related to corporate transactions, compliance issues, and regulatory matters
• Organize and maintain corporate records, including contracts and other reports, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Compliance Supervisor, Legal Manager, and Legal Director from time to time

ABOUT YOU

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Political Science, Economics, Legal Management, Business Administration, or any related field
• At least 2 years of experience in compliance, legal, or public policy roles
• Proficient in MS Office, SQL, and GSuite
• Skilled in document and workflow management
• Proven experience working with or in government or regulatory bodies is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of public sector regulators and governance frameworks
• Understanding of administrative law and regulatory compliance principles
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with public officials and regulators
• Strong analytical and research skills for interpreting legal and policy documents
• Maintains a positive and growth-oriented attitude toward learning and development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory information and apply it practically

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