Legal Counsel at Egis Group

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Entity Management, Contract Review, Insurance Coordination, Ethics Compliance, Investigations, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Team Player, Solution-Oriented Mindset, Pragmatic Approach, In-House Experience, Communication Skills, Initiative Taking, Fast-Paced Environment

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its over 21,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation. As one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere. Job Description Provide solution-oriented advice, recommendation, guidance, support and training on all aspects of legal issues and regulatory risks. One of the key responsibilities of this role is to provide corporate entity management assistance for all of the Egis entities across Asia, managing external company secretary providers and ensuring all Group protocols are duly applied in terms of corporate governance requirements. Assist and advise on with all corporate legal matters within Asia with the support of external legal counsel. Provide legal and contract review advice in relation to operational projects within Asia and other strategic initiatives to the Egis operations. Coordinate insurance (PI, PL & GL) for Asia in close relationship with the Group. Promote ethics & compliance rules, policies and guidelines in Asia. Support local reporting of Ethics & Compliance violations and conduct investigations and monitor corrective action plans. Perform ad-hoc assignments or projects as required by the APAC GC and/or Senior Legal Counsel- Asia Qualifications Qualified to practice law in the Philippines or other relevant South East Asia jurisdictions with minimum 8 years PQE, preferably in-house. Excellent command of spoken and written English and local language. Experience in corporate entity management, company secretary and corporate governance. Attention to detail, well organized and initiative taker. Ethics and Compliance experience would be beneficial. Good team player who can work under pressure while managing competing demands. Autonomous, pragmatic and “hands-on” business partner attitude with a solution-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment. Business Line: Shared Services Type of contract: Permanent contract Service Line: Shared Services LEG Region: Asia Pacific Job Family: Legal Profession: Business lawyers

Responsibilities

Provide solution-oriented legal advice and manage corporate governance for Egis entities across Asia. Assist with legal matters, contract reviews, and promote ethics and compliance within the region.