Senior Associate General Counsel  

The Legal Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to the company on various matters, including corporate governance, legal developments, and compliance requirements. The role ensures that the business units are compliant with relevant laws and regulations, assists in implementing best corporate governance practices, and provides corporate secretarial assistance for meetings and filings.

The Legal Counsel is responsible for keeping the Group informed of relevant updates in laws and regulations and engaging with regulators and special interest groups on corporate governance matters, coordinating with various stakeholders and government agencies for transactions, and ensuring timely preparation of necessary documents.

The Legal Counsel is involved in people development, including overseeing paralegals, mentoring the team, and participating in performance management.

Power your future with AboitizPower.

The Legal Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to the company on various matters, including corporate governance, legal developments, and compliance requirements. The role ensures that the business units are compliant with relevant laws and regulations, assists in implementing best corporate governance practices, and provides corporate secretarial assistance for meetings and filings.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Responsible for keeping the Group informed of relevant updates in laws and regulations and engaging with regulators and special interest groups on corporate governance matters, coordinating with various stakeholders and government agencies for transactions, and ensuring timely preparation of necessary documents.
• Involved in people development, including overseeing paralegals, mentoring the team, and participating in performance management.

To Succeed in this Role, we need someone who:

• Experience (No. of Years):
  • At least five (5 years) of relevant work experience as a licensed legal professional in a reputable law office and/or in-house counsel role, with significant experience in matters or requirements concerning corporate secretarial and compliance requirements of publicly-listed companies.
  • Possession of energy-related or -complementary experience or background is preferred
  • Work experience with the Philippine Stock Exchange and/or the Securities and Exchange Commission is an advantage.
• Leadership:
  • Experience in managerial role, with supervision over a team

What You Will Need:

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) or Master in Business Administration (MBA) is an advantage
• License Required:
  • Member in good standing of the Philippine Bar
• Certifications:
  • Updated MCLE and in good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)
  • LawLab Year 1 or equivalent training with focus on energy-related courses

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, we honor you not just as a professional, but as a person. Our promise is to provide a workplace where you can thrive through:

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.

Together, let’s power your future.