Senior Corporate Lawyer Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions

• Attend court hearings on behalf of the institution and argue motions

• Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration

• Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses

• Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts

• Maintain knowledge of local and federal statutes and applicable laws

• Give sound legal advise

• represent the company and its officers in any proceedings, 

• work in fast paced environment

• protect the interest of the company and its owners

Senior Lawyer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)

• At least 10 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney

• Member of local bar associations in good standing

• Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration

• Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision

• Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with time management and interpersonal skills

• Must be willing to work onsite at AMA Head Office, Panay Quezon City

Please refer to job description.