Head of Legal Office

Join our dynamic team at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), the country’s foremost humanitarian organization, with a network of 102 chapters in 17 regions across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The overall objective of the PRC is to equip vulnerable communities with crisis prevention practices and orchestrate all forms of humanitarian activities tailored to alleviate the suffering and uplift the dignity of vulnerable people during and after conflict, natural and human-induced disasters, health emergencies, and other crises.

The Role

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission and ensuring compliance with legal requirements across our humanitarian operations. You'll provide strategic legal counsel, guidance, and support to our organization, enabling us to navigate complex legal landscapes and deliver effective humanitarian assistance.

How you will contribute:

Legal Management

• You will formulate, review and finalize PRC contracts, Agreements, Deed of Donation/Acceptance, Assignments and other legal documents
• You will act as the Representative of PRC in legal cases to be assigned and prepare related pleadings
• Provide PRC Board and Management legal advice on labor, property, tax and other cases
• Review Affidavits, Resolutions and Secretary’s Certificate as maybe requested
• Assist the Human Resource Division in conducting administrative hearing and resolving administrative cases
• Receive and consolidate the reports of other legal consultants
• Keeping up to date should there be major changes in the law and evaluate its impact on the Organization’s policies and existing procedures
• Perform such other legal services as may be assigned to him by the PRC.

You are a match if..

• You have an experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents
• You are a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
• You have background in litigation and corporate works

Job Location: PRC National Headquarters, Mandaluyong City

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)