Country Office Legal Counsel – Retainer

State of Rhode Island

. Advise RI on routine Philippine legal, regulatory, and corporate compliance requirements, including SEC requirements and licensing permits .

Posted 9/16/2026contractPhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Philippine corporate, regulatory, and contractual law, providing timely legal advice and support to organizations while ensuring compliance with local and international standards. Strong skills in legal research, drafting, and communication are essential for effective collaboration and risk management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Philippine License To Practice LawPhilippine Corporate LawRegulatory ComplianceLegal Research And DraftingExperience With International NGOs

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Hard Skills

Corporate ComplianceContract ReviewLegal AdviceDocument DraftingRegulatory Guidance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTimely Legal AdviceCommitment To Safeguarding

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Philippine License To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Philippine Regulatory RequirementsEmployee-Employer DisputesDepartment Of Labor And EmploymentBIR MattersGovernment Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise RI on routine Philippine legal, regulatory, and corporate compliance requirements, including SEC requirements and licensing permits
Provide legal advice and written opinions on operational matters, including employee-employer disputes before the Department of Labor and Employment, BIR matters, and SEC matters
Review contracts, agreements, MOUs, leases, government documents, authorizations, and other organizational documents
Provide notarial services during the contract period
Provide ongoing legal advice, document review and drafting, regulatory guidance, government liaison, and notarial services as requested
Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and provide a summary of services with each invoice
Notify RI and obtain written approval before undertaking approved out-of-scope services
Support RI’s legal and regulatory standing, legal risk management, legally informed decisions, documentation, compliance, and responses to government inquiries, complaints, disputes, and potential claims
Coordinate Philippine legal requirements with RI’s global policies, donor obligations, and organizational structure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Philippine license to practice law and good professional standing
Demonstrated experience in Philippine corporate, regulatory, contractual, and general organizational law
Experience providing retained legal support to organizations, companies, NGOs, international organizations, or similar entities
Strong legal research, drafting, review, and communication skills
Ability to provide practical and timely legal advice
Familiarity with Philippine government regulatory and corporate compliance requirements
Experience working with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations is highly desirable
Commitment to safeguarding and safety of vulnerable communities
Commitment to RI’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract engagement may be extended by mutual written agreement, subject to satisfactory performance, continued need, and availability of funding
Remote services with in-person work as reasonably required
Standard pre-engagement checks
Criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks