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Legal Counsel

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Arcadis

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Manila

AI generated summary

  • You must be a licensed lawyer with 5 years of experience in contracts and disputes, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will review, negotiate, and manage contracts, assess risks, provide legal advice, deliver training, support claims, and promote best practices in contract management and risk mitigation.

Requirements

  • A member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
  • At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in commercial contracts management, litigation, disputes, and arbitration handling (international exposure an advantage), ideally in both a reputable law firm and as an in-house lawyer.
  • Contract and performance/risk management experience in all general aspects of environmental consulting or civil engineering; experience in technology and engineering disciplines an advantage, construction industry experience also valued.
  • Knowledge of foreign laws is an advantage, but not required.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to support collaboration and operate effectively in a team environment.
  • Have a capacity to transcend geographic, interpersonal, or technical boundaries, by showing up as a professional who is credible, authentic, and inclusive.
  • Must be able to work independently and thrive when faced with complex and multifaceted challenges that require multidisciplinary collaboration, robust relationships, and personal tenacity to resolve.
  • Must be able to manage time and deadlines without extensive supervision, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines in a fast-paced business environment, and manage a high volume of work with a focus on productivity while exercising sound judgment and commercial acumen.
  • Client-focused, entrepreneurial, proactive, pragmatic, and highly adept at problem-solving.
  • Motivated to learn things he/she is not familiar with, and adaptable to take that learning experience into good use.
  • Has an eye for both company interests and legal principles, combined with a high standard of integrity.
  • Has a global and international mindset, experience under different jurisdictions an advantage; and
  • Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

  • Providing advice and support at all stages during the review, negotiation, and management of contracts from initiation to closure;
  • Applying Arcadis risk standards to potential contracts or updates to existing contracts to identify risk issues, categorize their impact, propose alternative language aligned with Arcadis’ desired risk profile, and perform contract revisions/drafting or negotiation;
  • Working closely and proactively with Arcadis legal team colleagues to monitor and provide legal support to project contracts (with a focus on legal/contractual and performance risks);
  • Proactively contributing to and providing best practices in areas of responsibility (e.g., contract management leadership, risk identification, and mitigation, recognizing matters requiring elevated legal review) to the Arcadis business;
  • Providing sound and insightful advice to the Arcadis business on a variety of matters such as contract negotiation, risks associated with scopes of work/services, and providing training to relevant personnel on same;
  • Promoting and upskilling relevant Arcadis personnel in the identification and mitigation of legal and commercial risks, negotiation skills, and similar contract management tools;
  • Working effectively with Arcadis enabling functions and operations leadership to ensure consistency in contract management processes and awareness;
  • Providing support on significant disputes in compliance with internal and external (e.g., insurance) guidelines;
  • Providing support at all stages of claims, including analysis of entitlements, review of relevant documentation, development of legal strategies, negotiation or resolution of claims within Arcadis businesses, and ensuring accurate internal reporting;
  • Delivering training, statistical claims analysis for actionable insights driving calls to action within the organization, lessons learned (risk management) and pop-up contract administration workshops to all levels of the organization;
  • Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by the GSSC Lead Legal Counsel.

FAQs

Where is the Legal Counsel position based?

The Legal Counsel position is based in the Manila Office.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines is required, along with at least five years of relevant work experience in commercial contracts management, litigation, disputes, and arbitration handling.

What type of experience is preferred for candidates applying to this position?

Candidates with experience in both a reputable law firm and as an in-house lawyer, especially in commercial contracts management, environmental consulting, and civil engineering are preferred. International exposure is also advantageous.

What skills are essential for the Legal Counsel role?

Essential skills include exceptional communication abilities (both written and verbal), strong organizational and time management skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Will I need to provide legal support for contracts?

Yes, a key responsibility of the role involves providing legal support during the review, negotiation, and management of contracts from initiation to closure.

Is training provided for legal personnel?

Yes, the role includes providing training to relevant personnel on legal and commercial risks, negotiation skills, and contract management tools.

Does the position involve working with a team?

Yes, the position requires collaboration and effective interaction with Arcadis legal team colleagues, enabling functions, and operations leadership.

What is the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Arcadis is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, aiming to create a great workplace for all employees and providing support for individual career ambitions.

What qualities does Arcadis value in employees?

Arcadis values qualities like client-focus, entrepreneurial spirit, proactivity, pragmatism, and strong problem-solving skills in their employees.

Are there opportunities for career development within Arcadis?

Yes, Arcadis supports career development and encourages employees to bring their unique experiences and expertise to maximize their impact and carve their career paths.

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Arcadis

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, digital and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 architects, data analysts, designers, engineers, project planners, water management and sustainability experts, all driven by our passion for improving quality of life. We exist to find solutions to today’s most pressing challenges, from the impact of climate change to increasing urbanization and digital transformation – all with the goal of improving quality of life for people around the world. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.

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